I'm undecided about this, I can see arguments for the priest facing the people and for him facing towards God, the same as the people.
What I'm delighted to see is Pope Francis so clearly slapping dow
At a recent conference ("Liturgical Music and Evangelization", University of Notre Dame, June 20-23) Fr. Ruff bemoaned the creation of unnecessary divisions in the Church. I wonder did he reflect on t
Thanks for your beautiful reflection on the daily readings. The Catholic church which is slowly changing into the world of digital in Asia is grateful to your service. I am one among a few who never
Winifred, Your choice of language makes it hard for me to engage with you: imagine if you'd said 'love' instead of 'desire'.
You will see that use of the latter word makes the relationship sound disre
Brendan,
Surely it is clear that the religious practice of young men (and indeed young women) is very little. How then do you expect to have candidates for the priesthood from such a small po
I became emotional when I heard this news. What a great blessing! I honeymooned in Egypt and went to a Coptic Liturgy (2hrs long) of beautiful singing and I think this move will bring us closer to our
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No Need to Face East: Cardinal Sarah corrected by Pope Francis
July 11 2016I'm undecided about this, I can see arguments for the priest facing the people and for him facing towards God, the same as the people. What I'm delighted to see is Pope Francis so clearly slapping dow
No Need to Face East: Cardinal Sarah corrected by Pope Francis
July 11 2016At a recent conference ("Liturgical Music and Evangelization", University of Notre Dame, June 20-23) Fr. Ruff bemoaned the creation of unnecessary divisions in the Church. I wonder did he reflect on t
14 July. Thursday, Week 15
July 14 2016Am blessed with today's gospel
13 July. Wednesday, Week 15
July 13 2016Thanks for your beautiful reflection on the daily readings. The Catholic church which is slowly changing into the world of digital in Asia is grateful to your service. I am one among a few who never
A failure of imagination and courage
July 4 2016Winifred, Your choice of language makes it hard for me to engage with you: imagine if you'd said 'love' instead of 'desire'. You will see that use of the latter word makes the relationship sound disre
12 July. Tuesday, Week 15
July 12 2016Praise the Lord
Nero fiddled … Cardinal Sarah asks priests to start celebrating Mass facing east this Advent
July 5 2016For further on this topic please refer to No Need to Face
A failure of imagination and courage
July 4 2016Brendan, Surely it is clear that the religious practice of young men (and indeed young women) is very little. How then do you expect to have candidates for the priesthood from such a small po
22 July. St Mary Magdalene. Memorial
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Nero fiddled … Cardinal Sarah asks priests to start celebrating Mass facing east this Advent
July 5 2016I became emotional when I heard this news. What a great blessing! I honeymooned in Egypt and went to a Coptic Liturgy (2hrs long) of beautiful singing and I think this move will bring us closer to our
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