Thanks, Fintan, for all the information. Usual practice in most churches these days is that the Special Ministers cleanse the ciboria/pattern fragments by tipping them into one of the chalices, then
I was raised in Ireland as a Catholic. I emigrated to the U.S. nearly 30 years ago and practiced my faith in this country. However, after all these years, I've come to the end of my patience with the
Andy raised the question about the disposal of the excess of Precious Blood after the distribution of Holy Communion to which both Eddie Flanagan and Ann Lardeur wrote of the practices in current use.
From this concreted-over patch of England's green and pleasant land, thanks for the Olympic reflection, Padraig.
But I suspect that, farther south here in Westminster, Msgr Andrew Wadsworth is already
Correction : the above website link to Professor Sandra Schneiders'article on male apostles and exclusion of women from priesthood should read http://www.womenpriests.org/classic/schneide.asp
@Gene Carr,
From my reading/praying of the Gospels, I believe the only unique capacity Jesus attached importance to was the capacity to love.That unique capacity is at the heart of his life and messa
Yes thanks for these.
With all the insanity tat is the power and politics of 'church', it helps to be reminded of the real stuff - what really matters.
I am going up to the top of a hill now, away
A very good start. I agree with much of Eddie's observations and would be more explicit in declaring a wish to work with the bishops; assuming that they will want to dialogue with us. It will be a ro
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July 24 2012I hope that a concerted effort is made to attract and give voice to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Catholic communities.
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012Thanks, Fintan, for all the information. Usual practice in most churches these days is that the Special Ministers cleanse the ciboria/pattern fragments by tipping them into one of the chalices, then
Statement issued at end of May gathering
May 7 2012I was raised in Ireland as a Catholic. I emigrated to the U.S. nearly 30 years ago and practiced my faith in this country. However, after all these years, I've come to the end of my patience with the
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012Andy raised the question about the disposal of the excess of Precious Blood after the distribution of Holy Communion to which both Eddie Flanagan and Ann Lardeur wrote of the practices in current use.
Olympic Liturgy!
July 29 2012From this concreted-over patch of England's green and pleasant land, thanks for the Olympic reflection, Padraig. But I suspect that, farther south here in Westminster, Msgr Andrew Wadsworth is already
Brendan Butler on the topic that ‘shall not be mentioned’!
July 24 2012Correction : the above website link to Professor Sandra Schneiders'article on male apostles and exclusion of women from priesthood should read http://www.womenpriests.org/classic/schneide.asp
Brendan Butler on the topic that ‘shall not be mentioned’!
July 24 2012@Gene Carr, From my reading/praying of the Gospels, I believe the only unique capacity Jesus attached importance to was the capacity to love.That unique capacity is at the heart of his life and messa
29 July. 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
July 29 2012Yes thanks for these. With all the insanity tat is the power and politics of 'church', it helps to be reminded of the real stuff - what really matters. I am going up to the top of a hill now, away
29 July. 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
July 29 2012Thanks for the good reflections.
Report on meeting of Steering Group for Lay Association (ACI)
July 24 2012A very good start. I agree with much of Eddie's observations and would be more explicit in declaring a wish to work with the bishops; assuming that they will want to dialogue with us. It will be a ro
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