“In any need” leaves the door wide open as to interpretation. Looking more closely, the revised Roman Missal gives two sets of options here. In the Lectionary edition a decade prior, this Mass is gathered with observances at a time … Continue reading
Perhaps related to the previous VNO Mass, we look at the celebration of the Eucharist “For the Grace of a Happy Death.” A funeral gathers many friends as well as family. Outside of large cities, I’m not sure there are … Continue reading
This Mass seems to be separated out from the intention “for the grace of a happy death.” The 1998/2002 Lectionary has no particular readings assigned for this intention. The Roman Missal, Third Edition, does provide four choices for the proper … Continue reading
Every so often, I encounter a person who finds themselves overwhelmed with the number of choices for a Bible reading. Especially for a wedding or a funeral. With a wedding, a couple has some weeks or months to decide. They … Continue reading
This Mass would seem distinct from the votive Mass for Anointing of the Sick. When might it be used? Perhaps at an occasional Mass in a hospital or health facility. Possibly a Mass for health personnel. Some of the Scripture … Continue reading
A facebook friend posted on this coming Sunday: … sometimes I feel liturgically bitter that Divine Mercy Sunday has kind of overrun the Second Sunday of Easter. I understand that the Gospel is about mercy, but the focus on Divine … Continue reading
The Lectionary Mass “For Those Held Captive” seems to be split into these two intentions in the Roman Missal’s Third Edition. If you refer to the Lectionary, a single reading is given, Matthew 25:31-46 describing a look back from the … Continue reading
