Month: May 2010
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On the Holy Spirit
I have for many years meditated on the meaning of Pentecost with a beautiful text by Karl Rahner.
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JP2, Ora pro nobis
It is deeply rooted in Catholic piety to pray to the holy deceased, including those who are not officially canonized (declared a saint) by the Church.
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Featured Post
Note the featured post by Jeffrey Rowthorn on the new Missal texts over to the right. We have moved the Featured Post box to the right so that when you come to the site, you see immediately if there is a new post at the top left of the page.
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Intelligibility, Euphony and Proclaimability in the New Missal Texts by Jeffery Rowthorn
I am left with a sense that, with some very clear exceptions, many of the prayers in the proposed translation cry out for poetry or at least for less ponderous prose.
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Data est mihi…
Traditional orders are getting the most recruits these days. Young people are more drawn to traditional community life, prayer in common, and habits.
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Proulx Collection to Collegeville
Richard Proulx has gifted most of his liturgical music, manuscripts and published works, to Saint John’s University.
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Missal Modifications
When the final text of the Missal with all the propers arrives from Rome, there will be some small changes to the already-approved Ordinary.
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What are you doing this Sunday?
“In the immortal words of gospel pop star Kirk Franklin, ‘We’re havin’ us a Holy Ghost party up in he-ah!'”
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To the Buddhists on Vesakh
Both Christians and Buddhists have a profound respect for human life. It is crucial therefore that we encourage efforts to create a sense of ecological responsibility.