Tag: consecration
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The “moment” of consecration
In the Eastern Christian Churches, the “moment” at which the Eucharist becomes the body and blood of Christ is not so tightly defined as it is in the Roman Catholic Church, and this ambiguity is reflected in practice and in theology.
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Dedicating, Blessing, and Consecrating the New
The incessant pounding of construction has finally come to a close at St Thomas More and at the vigil Mass Saturday evening our bishop dedicated, blessed, or consecrated quite an array of buildings: a 29,000 square foot parish center that includes a social hall and professional kitchen, a parish library, the St Lawrence fireplace, adult…