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  • Judging custom

    Now that we’ve discussed how customs arise in liturgical history, let’s turn to the principles by which they’re evaluated (in their pre-canonical period). This post takes some of the debate in the comment threads as examples of how these conversations normally go in the process of evaluation.

  • On the communal character of custom

    What kind of community can “introduce” a liturgical custom, and how does the process look? A few notes from ritual studies that may help in understanding the wedding mandatum.

  • This Week’s Discussion Question: Private and public spiritual practices

    1. Which faith practices are essential to who you are? Are they personal, private or familial, or public? 2. Do your personal or private practices contribute to participation in large liturgical rites? How?