As this pandemic drags on, I find that moments of hope and gratitude are interspersed with times of deep grief and frustration. At one level,
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Recommended Guidelines Raise Troubling Questions (updated)
Unfortunately, in the attempt to “do the right thing” liturgical values and priorities are not being respected.
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Don’t let’s start again too quickly!
How can we best prepare to re-engage as physical participants in the liturgy of the Church?
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Holy Week and Pascha at Home during a Pandemic, Part 2: Outline of Home Liturgies
The following outline presents a proposal for a family or small group celebration of Holy Week and Pascha anchored in the four principles gleaned from
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Holy Week and Pascha at Home during a Pandemic: Part 1, Introduction
The COVID-19 crisis has brought the rhythms of daily life to a screeching halt. Schools and business have either closed or moved to online formats.
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Palm Sunday: Put a Branch on Your Door or Window
It could be any green branch you could get.
Read moreWelcoming Online Worshipers as Active Participants
As you’ve probably seen in various online discussions, some are skeptical of broadcasting Masses without congregation during the pandemic, rightly wanting to avoid a throwback
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Sacred Word, Sacred Image
In this time of Eucharistic fast, it is helpful to remember the ways that Christ is present to His Church. He is not only in
Read moreHoly See: Decree in Time of Covid-19, March 25
DECREE In time of Covid-19 (II) Considering the rapidly evolving situation of the Covid-19 pandemic and taking into account observations which have come from Episcopal Conferences,
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The Least We Can Do
Commentary on the REVISED Vatican guidelines for Holy Week, plus some clarifications and commentary on the present challenges of the RCIA
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