Category Archives: Rites

Reconciliation Lectionary: John 19:13-37

Posted on 18 April 2014 by

The suffering and death of Jesus from the Passion of Saint John’s Gospel is a single offering in the Reconciliation Lectionary. Let’s read: When Pilate heard these words he brought Jesus out and seated him on the judge’s bench in … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Matthew 26:69-75

Posted on 16 April 2014 by

It is a timely reading for Holy Week, and we hear Peter’s denial every year at this time. Sometimes twice. Would we add a third time at a Communal Penance liturgy, or in form I with an individual penitent? As … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Psalm 31:10, 15-17, 20

Posted on 14 April 2014 by

We treated the 31st Psalm earlier in this series, looking at verses 2 and 4-6. This psalm also appears as a suggestion for the sample penitential services in appendix II of the Rite of Penance under the title of “sin … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Luke 22:31-34

Posted on 5 April 2014 by

Appendix two of the Rite of Penance provides a number of sample liturgies. Under theme of “sin and conversion” three possible Gospel readings are given. One takes us to the conversation between the chief of the apostles and the Lord: … Continue reading →

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Penance By Appointment: A Secretary’s View

Posted on 3 April 2014 by

I was glad to see the “Penance By Appointment” post get a little attention yesterday. It fell far behind the usual centers of attention here–readings for funerals and weddings. Even the reconciliation readings page got more views. I knew Liam … Continue reading →

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Penance By Appointment

Posted on 2 April 2014 by

In my parish’s print bulletin, this semester’s hours for the Sacrament of Penance are listed: 3:30 PM Saturday 8:00 PM Thursday & by appointment I’ve heard the occasional fuss online (never really in a parish) about that last line, when … Continue reading →

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The Rudder of Missed Opportunities

Posted on 31 March 2014 by

In starting this post, let me reiterate that on this blog, I welcome and appreciate dissenting views. And friends like Liam, whom I’ve never met face to face, certainly through more than a decade of associating with me, are as … Continue reading →

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That Kneeling Pope

Posted on 31 March 2014 by

Rocco wrote, “(N)o Pope has ever been seen as a penitent.” That never occurred to me when blogging about it last week. Perhaps I’ve become accustomed to seeing priests confess to one another in form II. Perhaps I’ve become accustomed … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Confesses

Posted on 28 March 2014 by

As my parish’s two communal reconciliations approach, a question arises in connection with the Holy Father’s surprise for his MC. Did you read about it: (A)s Msgr. Guido Marini was showing which confessional the pope would be using to hear … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Exodus 17:1-7

Posted on 20 March 2014 by

This weekend’s first reading is a classic of the Lenten Scriptures. It is one of the few readings cited for being the inspiration for a Psalm. (The 95th–which we will also sing this weekend.) The bracketed portion is the extended … Continue reading →

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Funeral Lectionary: Wisdom 5:15-16

Posted on 19 March 2014 by

This is another non-Lectionary Scripture. It is part of a much longer reading suggested for the sacrament of Penance. When I was reflecting on this during my daily prayer, it struck me as ideal for a funeral. Brief. One point. … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Jeremiah 7:21-26

Posted on 19 March 2014 by

Jeremiah contributes two readings to the Reconciliation Lectionary. This passage below is an excerpt from the Temple Sermon of the prophet, and bears a stylistic similarity to the book of Deuteronomy. Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Posted on 15 March 2014 by

The Rite of Penance gives a lengthy second appendix containing six sample penitential services. These are given primarily for use with forms II (reconciling several penitents with individual confession and absolution) and III (general confession and absolution). The first two … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Ezekiel 11:14-21

Posted on 13 March 2014 by

The prophet Ezekiel is not one of the most hopeful figures of the Old Testament. This following passage is a bit out of character for the rough-edged seer who dealt in dry bones and water gushing from the temple and … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation Lectionary: Joel 2:12-19

Posted on 6 March 2014 by

The classic opener on Ash Wednesday, the first Scripture that invites us deeply into Lent. Are we ready for it? We hear it every year. Has it become too familiar? I’m not sure it works well in a communal reconciliation, … Continue reading →

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