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The Vatican: Not Built in a Day
More fun with Lego blocks.
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New Pontifical Master of Ceremonies
Guido Marini has not been replaced.
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Re-Reading Sacrosanctum Concilium: Article 99
I have been away from Pray Tell for some months now, partially due to other responsibilities and partially due to being under the weather. Today at the beginning of a new month I return with my article-by-article reflection on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.
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Pope to Institute New Rite for Stripping the Altar on Holy Thursday
During his American visit, Pope Francis announced a new rite of stripping the altar on Holy Thursday.
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At U.S. seminaries, a rise in millennials answering God’s call
“I read about Francis when he was the bishop of Buenos Aires. He traveled on the metro with the people, he had contact with the people. I would like to be a priest in this way. Not to hide in my rectory, but to go out to the people…” – Stefan Megyery, seminarian
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Full Texts of Homilies and Addresses of Pope Francis in U.S., All Worship Programs Released
Many commenters have been asking about music and the texts of the homilies, addresses, and other remarks Pope Francis made during his time in the United States. Thanks to one website and the USCCB, all have been posted.
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A Course on Liturgy and Justice
In this course, we look at the implication of liturgical practice for the practice of justice in the various times and cultures of Christian experience. The course focuses on Western / North Atlantic Christianity. I would welcome suggestions for readings outside that ambit as well as comments on the course in general.
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Fiat 500L Cars Pope Francis Used in United States Will Be Auctioned for Charity
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnuXc-FWyEI When Pope Francis stepped off of the plane into the United States, many expected to see him get into a limousine. ย However, the car of choice for Pope Francis in the United States: ย a black Fiat 500L. ย The car retails for as low as $19,995.00 in the United States. ย The average new car price…
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Expert: Papal Mass Numbers Were Largely Exaggerated
The original estimate of attendance at the Papal Mass was upwards of 1.5 million. Then, the number became a much smaller 1 million. During the broadcasts of the Papal Mass, the numbers floated around were about 800,000. So, how many people were there really?
