Monthly Archives: March 2023

Sacramentum Caritatis 24: The Eucharist and Priestly Celibacy

Posted on 23 March 2023 by catholicsensibility

Many Catholics find the celibacy discussion tiring not because they oppose it, but often enough because certain folk seem to overstate the case for it. Or stir up confusion in its application, be it same-sex attracted, ordained persons, or Eastern … Continue reading →

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Sacramentum Caritatis 23: Eucharist and Holy Orders

Posted on 13 March 2023 by catholicsensibility

This section and the three that follow treat the subject of The Eucharist and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Obviously, an important link, especially for the author of the document, as it was his experience of the Eucharist for the majority … Continue reading →

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Sacramentum Caritatis 22: Eucharist and Anointing

Posted on 10 March 2023 by catholicsensibility

A few words on The Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick … 22. Jesus did not only send his disciples forth to heal the sick (cf. Matthew 10:8; Luke 9:2, 10:9); he also instituted a specific sacrament for them: the … Continue reading →

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Messing Up Important Words

Posted on 9 March 2023 by catholicsensibility

A social media friend posted somewhat negatively on this article from last week’s OSV. Another friend, a lay colleague in liturgy, commented: It really is important that the priest gets the minimum words right! God’s mercy is not bound by … Continue reading →

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Sacramentum Caritatis 21: Pastoral Concerns

Posted on 9 March 2023 by catholicsensibility

One would expect bishops to double down on the tried and true where Reconciliation is concerned. Pope Benedict devotes some attention to Some pastoral concerns. These include the usual suspects: forms and place for the sacrament, catechesis for it, and indulgences. … Continue reading →

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