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Extinguishing the Easter Candles — A Question about Symbols

Am I the only one who has misgivings when, at the Easter Vigil, the Celebrant invites the Congregation to extinguish their Easter candles at some point in the service (usually before the readings begin?

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Something New for the Easter Vigil in 2012?

The Missale Romanum 2002 has a few surprises in it, including what amount to changes in the RCIA.

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Lenten Scrutinies – and some stats

Here is a chart giving the numbers of adult baptisms and receptions into full communion in the U.S. Catholic Church for the past ten years. Anyone have any idea why adult baptisms are on the decline, especially in the last five years?

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Happy Easter Octave!

Saint John’s Abbey, Easter Vigil 2010

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Preaching Easter Eve

Preparing to preach for the Easter Vigil? Preaching the rites of the Holy Night might just be the way to go!

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