Category Archives: Rites

OCM 62-63: Exchanging Consent

Posted on 3 October 2019 by

What couples and ministers once (or continue) to term as “wedding vows” is listed as “Consent” in the revised rite. 62. The bridegroom says: I, N., take you, N., to be my wife. I promise to be faithful to you, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rite of Marriage | 1 Comment

OCM 61: Inviting Consent

Posted on 1 October 2019 by

What couples and ministers once (or continue) to term as “wedding vows” is listed as “Consent” in the revised rite. 61. The Priest invites them to declare their consent: Since it is your intention to enter the Covenant of Holy … Continue reading →

Posted in Rite of Marriage | Leave a comment

Scripture for the Sick or Dying: Isaiah 61:1-3

Posted on 11 September 2019 by

In the Gospels, Jesus’ first liturgical role was a reader at a synagogue service (Luke 4:18-19). He cited this passage in Isaiah: The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Care of the Sick, Scripture | Leave a comment

Funeral Lectionary: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Posted on 7 September 2019 by

Corresponding with my friend John Donaghy, deacon and missionary, he shared the readings he selected for his funeral. The passage from the second Corinthian letter isn’t in the funeral lectionary, but I think it’s a good inclusion. I asked John … Continue reading →

Posted in John Donaghy, Order of Christian Funerals, Scripture | Leave a comment

Funeral Lectionary: 2 Timothy 1:9-10

Posted on 2 September 2019 by

I had another recent funeral in which the family went off the page (but stayed in the Book) to find a reading that they felt was suitable for a father’s funeral. Some Catholic clergy and liturgists get the yips on … Continue reading →

Posted in Order of Christian Funerals, Scripture | Leave a comment

Funeral Lectionary: Psalm 16: 1-2, 7-11

Posted on 30 August 2019 by

I had an experience with the funeral of a choir spouse recently. The family requested Psalm 16, and specifically Scott Soper’s fine setting. OCP’s editors place it in their annual missal in the Psalter. The antiphon is a bit long … Continue reading →

Posted in Order of Christian Funerals, Scripture | Leave a comment

Restoration of Order

Posted on 30 August 2019 by

I noticed this essay and commentary on flipping Confirmation to pre-First Eucharist. Aside from liturgy and sacramental theology, Eastern Christianity was one of the fields I studied and term-papered in grad school. I was quite familiar with the early bishops … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Rite of Confirmation | Leave a comment