Category: Non Solum
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Non Solum: Should we “scrap” First Communion?
In modern Ireland the celebration of a child’s First Communion has become a big event. It is one of the most significant and memorable days of a child’s life and most people in Ireland today who were raised as Catholics remember the day of their First Communion. Culturally it was seen as an important day…
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Pope Francis on Liturgical Silence
I wonder if this is one of the places of common ground to be sought among liturgical advocates of various stripes and those who are less connected to the liturgical life of the Church.
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Non Solum: When Christmas Falls on Monday
How is everyone coping with this year’s crazy Christmas schedule?
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Non solum: Adding Devotional Prayers to the Mass
Bad idea. Just stop it. Now.
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Non Solum: Repeating Blessings
Are there occasions when repeating a blessing is pastorally appropriate ?
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Non solum: The Litany of Saints at the Easter Vigil
Do parishes incorporate the saints selected by the RCIA class into their Easter Vigil litany? Are these saints’ names used in some other fashion?
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Non Solum: What Does Baptism and Penitence Sound Like in Lent?
How is your music going at the Sunday liturgies of Lent? What styles and genres of music are you using for the service music, antiphons, and hymns and songs?
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Non solum: A Creative Way to Pray the Intercessions
All are invited to say their intentions aloud.
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Non solum: Priest Has to Leave Mass Early to Get to His Next Mass
As the number of priests in our diocese continues to shrink, there are times when the priest leaves through the sacristy before the last song,