Tag Archives: sign of peace

Seeking Something Other Than Peace

Posted on 13 October 2017 by

A PrayTell essay on the Sign of Peace. There’s the liturgical discussion, initiated by Msgr Francis Mannion, and important one to engage: (I)t should be kept in mind that when we gather for the Eucharist we come together as sons … Continue reading →

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On Peace

Posted on 24 January 2015 by

PrayTell posts video of the Holy Father moving off the altar platform and giving peace to sisters in wheelchairs. Lots of hand-wringing in the commentariat there, and I’d expect a more vigorous and catty dissent on other websites. Some observations: … Continue reading →

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Four Abuses of Peace, Plus Perhaps Another

Posted on 1 August 2014 by

PrayTell reports on the new circular letter from the CDWDS on the Rite/Sign/Kiss/Mêlée of Peace. Honestly, Pope Francis has got to do something with this dicastery. They are getting rebuffed by German-speaking bishops in the translation department, so I guess they have … Continue reading →

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A Meaningful Peace, An Honest Struggle

Posted on 13 June 2013 by

One of those post-conciliar flashpoints, the Rite of Peace, is discussed at length at PrayTell this week. My favorite comment comes from commenter Jonathan Day: On the peace: it is hard for me to see why anyone would object to … Continue reading →

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