Francis Mannion, Author at PrayTellBlog

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Viewpoint: A “Ministry for Loneliness” (Part II)

October 7, 2019 Francis Mannion

Some ways parishes could attend to this problem

Viewpoint: A “Ministry for Loneliness” (Part I)

September 30, 2019 Francis Mannion

Another government department?

Viewpoint: Cemetery Jogging

February 25, 2019 Francis Mannion Viewpoint

Viewpoint: Cemetery Jogging?

Viewpoint: Liturgical Vernacular

February 9, 2019 Francis Mannion Liturgical Spirituality Viewpoint

If they don’t know Latin, their attachment to it is apt to be merely aesthetic.

Viewpoint: Heaven Is the Fulfillment of Earth

December 10, 2018 Francis Mannion Viewpoint

Heaven will not at all involve the loss of the good things of earth

Viewpoint: Thanksgiving Day Invites A Generous Attitude of Blessing

November 21, 2018 Francis Mannion Viewpoint

The ability to give thanks is the mark of the truly religious person.

Viewpoint: “Spirituality” Without “Religion” Does Not Hold Up

April 29, 2018 Francis Mannion Viewpoint

There are a number of serious problems with spiritualties detached from religion.

Viewpoint: Are Eulogies Allowed at Funeral Masses?

February 3, 2018 Francis Mannion Funerals/Burial Viewpoint

The funeral planning meeting is no place to argue liturgical principles, lay down the law, and provide an outright refusal of the request for someone to give a eulogy at Mass. This creates bad feelings that can ripple through the family for years. But it can be an occasion to explain as gently as possible the principles involved and come to a solution which can keep everyone relatively happy.

Sign of Peace Needs to Maintain a Public Character

October 11, 2017 Francis Mannion Viewpoint

Yet, it should be kept in mind that when we gather for the Eucharist we come together as sons and daughters of God who are all equally related by baptism. For the moment, the stranger and the marginal person are as close to us as spouse and children.

Viewpoint: Some Items that Caught My Attention Recently

July 22, 2017 Francis Mannion Church Reform Viewpoint

Pope Francis has several times told Cardinals directly that they are not princes of the Church, but shepherds. They should not act like princes, their style of life should be modest, and they should live in simpler quarters.

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