What to do when your non-religiously-affiliated friends ask you to officiate at their wedding.
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“Flash Mob – Catholic style!”
The bride was in tears at the performance and commented afterwards “We had the best day ever and absolutely everybody said that the church was their favorite part of the day.”
Read moreWedding and the Liturgy of the Hours
How a liturgist celebrated his wedding within the Liturgy of the Hours, and why this might be a quite good idea.
Read moreWedding Liturgy Inclusive of Same Sex Couples Approved by Church of Norway
The general synod at the Evangelical-Lutheran church in Trondheim approved a new liturgy of marriage inclusive of same-sex couples.
Read moreSacramentality and foundational experience: a reflection on Bruce Morrill’s The Essential Writings of Bernard Cooke
In June, I had the pleasure of participating in a panel at the CTSA celebrating and commenting on the publication of Bruce Morrill’s new book,
Read moreOutdoor Catholic Weddings Now Allowed in Helena, Montana
The newly instituted policy serves two purposes: to connect spirituality to sacred nature and to better serve younger couples who want to wed outdoors.
Read moreSome Questions about the Retranslated Marriage Rite
By now, publishers have received the copy of the Marriage Rite for use beginning September 8. Composers are at work setting the texts.
Read moreAmoris Laetitia, paragraph 15
“We know that the New Testament speaks of “churches that meet in homes” (cf. 1 Cor 16:19; Rom 16:5; Col 4:15; Philem 2). A family’s living space could turn into a domestic church, a setting for the Eucharist, the presence of Christ seated at its table. We can never forget the image found in the Book of Revelation, where the Lord says: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” (Rev 3:20).”
Read moreTwo Intriguing Passages in Amoris Laetitia
Here are two very interesting passages that we might start with at Pray Tell – on the marriage rite and married clergy.
Read moreThe Revised Order of Celebrating Matrimony
This text may be used as of September 8, 2016, and its use is mandatory as of December 30, 2016.
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