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Naked Desecration
Some of you have heard about the demonstrator at St Peter’s in Rome who stripped himself naked and ascended the high altar with a message scibbled on his back, “Save children of Ukraine.” A protest like that at the source … Continue reading
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Sacramentum Caritatis 55: Personal Conditions
Personal conditions for an “active participation” 55. In their consideration of the actuosa participatio of the faithful in the liturgy, the Synod Fathers also discussed the personal conditions required for fruitful participation on the part of individuals. (Cf. Propositio 35; Sacrosanctum … Continue reading
Sacramentum Caritatis 54: Inculturation
In the 1990s we had a whole document on inculturation. People continue to tussle over what’s worthy and what’s not. And that’s even before they get to working the local culture. The eucharistic celebration and inculturation 54. On the basis … Continue reading
Heart, Sacred
A good essay from eleven years ago, Fr James Martin makes the case for the devotion, one I’ve thought aligns so well with the Ignatian charism in the Church. From the piece: Last year I participated in the “Hearts on … Continue reading
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Sacramentum Caritatis 53: Participation and Priestly Ministry
Participation and the priestly ministry 53. The beauty and the harmony of the liturgy find eloquent expression in the order by which everyone is called to participate actively. This entails an acknowledgment of the distinct hierarchical roles involved in the … Continue reading
Scandal in Texas
I see way more information in the press, like here, and in the secular news, here, than anyone probably needs to know. In the olden days, church sins were kept quiet, especially those of priests. Often enough, one never learned … Continue reading
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Sacramentum Caritatis 52: Authentic Participation
Actuosa participatio: this will be our topic for the next twelve posts. Should be interesting. Participation has been a flashpoint in the liturgy tussles of the past thirty-odd years. People critical of the translation to “active” don’t have very much … Continue reading
Towards Full Presence
A social media friend (of course) alerted me to this new publication which dropped on Sunday. I’m tempted to have a go at the eleven-thousand-plus words of it. Or not. Admittedly, Pope Benedict on the Eucharist has been a slog–no … Continue reading
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Sacramentum Caritatis 51: Dismissal
We finish off the look at select elements of the structure of the eucharistic celebration. Let’s call it quits on this topic with the dismissal: “Ite, missa est.” Pope Benedict XVI picks up on the great need in the 21st … Continue reading
Las Vegas, Moving On Up
First it was hockey. Then the NFL. Now Pope Francis has elevated the city and its see to the status of archdiocese. Ordinaries of such a church will gain the privilege of wearing a pallium, like one of those on … Continue reading
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Sacramentum Caritatis 50: Distribution and Reception
The distribution and reception of the Eucharist 50. Another moment of the celebration needing to be mentioned is the distribution and reception of Holy Communion. I ask everyone, especially ordained ministers and those who, after adequate preparation and in cases … Continue reading
Sacramentum Caritatis 49: Peace
One of the reasons I think The sign of peace is an authentic impulse of the Holy Spirit is that so many Catholics are troubled by it. We don’t want to admit we are more people than individuals. We don’t want to … Continue reading
Sacramentum Caritatis 48: The Eucharistic Prayer
For a few decades now, one of the points of discussion of The Eucharistic Prayer has involved the choice of which one to pray. In the past decade, perhaps the complaint about the translation. I find the latter objection less convincing. If … Continue reading
Readings for the Conferral of Holy Orders I: Old Testament
We’ve never studied the Ordination Lectionary on this site. I presume seminarians have a big say in planning this liturgy. I’m not sure it merits an in-depth look here; my purpose was to assist readers–mostly lay people, not so many … Continue reading
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Sacramentum Caritatis 47: Presentation
We continue with Pope Benedict’s 2007 examination of key points in The structure of the eucharistic Celebration, turning in this post to The presentation of the gifts. This wouldn’t seem to be an area of deep concern. I think most liturgists and … Continue reading
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