Masses for the dead seem to have developed a few distinctive features that, at least in the States, seem almost universal, without any diktats from on high.
Archive for category Inculturation
Many Euro-American Catholics have emphasized liturgical reform, the role of the laity, dissent or obedience to sexual ethics teaching, the proper exercise of authority, who is called to ordination. Latinos have been more inclined to accentuate funding for youth initiatives, outreach efforts, and leadership training and formation programs, an increase in Spanish Masses, celebrations of Latino feast days, immigration reform, and culturally sensitive formation programs for seminarians.
Whacky nativity sets
Dec 19
Is there a point at which the point of the crèche is lost?
Dance!
Dec 14
Maybe we should have more dance in the liturgy. Maybe the young people in the video could lead the newly blessed water into the sanctuary at next year’s Easter Vigil. Whaddayathink?
It is time to consider what awaits us if the other rites of the Church receive the same treatment as the Missal.
Finding Common Ground?
Sep 23
In the midst of conflict and division, we know it is you who turn our minds to thoughts or really, really terrible music.
Porcupines
Aug 29
Test your biblical knowledge against a medieval cathedral.
The Germans are hymn singers.