Continuing along the Via Dolorosa there are two additional churches which stand out…
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“Atmosphere Change” in Rome: Japanese Bishops Feel Heard regarding Translation
The Japanese see the meeting as an encouraging sign that dismissive attitudes toward the local churches may be changing. Bishop Umemura said, “In the future, I expect Rome to give the bishops’ conferences of each nation her unreserved trust, and to entrust matters to them accordingly.”
Read moreWhat does it mean that so few attend Triduum liturgies?
Is it possible that large segments of our faith communities, in not actively celebrating the liturgical heart of their faith, have gaps in their understanding and practice? Are our faith communities jumping to Easter while skipping what gets us to Easter?
Read moreChrism Mass 2014, Diocese of Rome
I expect you’ll have comments on some of the English translations – and not only that.
Read moreWatching the Holy Week liturgies online
There is an interestingly post on the Rorate Caeli blog, suggesting that people might like to attend the Holy Week liturgies by logging in their computers and participating in the liturgies on-line, rather than actually going to their local parishes.
Read moreThe Eastern Paschal Triduum in Your Neighborhood
Millions of Orthodox and Greco-Catholic Christians throughout the world are currently participating in the liturgical journey of Holy Week in preparation for Pascha this Sunday, April 20, along with Western Christians.
Read moreHoly Week in the Holy Land: A Pictorial Journey Part V
The Via Dolorosa commemorates Christ’s journey to the Cross.
Read moreJust in time for Easter: Two Orthodox Bishops Accuse the Pope of Heresy
Is it the long-awaited progressive backlash?
Read moreThe 12 Whose Feet Pope Francis Will Wash This Year
The 12 who will have their feet washed by Pope Francis include …
Read moreRe-Reading Sacrosanctum Concilium: Article 73
Vatican website translation: 73. “Extreme unction,” which may also and more fittingly be called “anointing of the sick,” is not a sacrament for those only
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