In his blog on this site last week (6 July), Michael Joncas gave a wonderful overview of the Irish Church Music Association gathered in Maynooth,
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The Oratory of the Sacred Heart Dominican Convent in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
The high point was a visit to the Oratory with art its work by Sr. Concepta Lynch, OP.
Read moreRemembering, Societas Liturgica Style
Along with two hundred other liturgists from around the church catholic and the globe, I was part of the Congress of Societas Liturgica (5-10 August
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Brief Book Review: A Vision for Conversion
“The author shares an integral vision of Church, of parish, of discipleship, of ministry and yes, of RCIA.”
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Brief Book Review: Come into the Light
“And though readers may take issue with some aspects of the book, ensuing personal reflection and group conversation will undoubtedly be stimulating and helpful.”
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The Liturgical Office of Evangelist – a Proposal Inspired by the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
Calls for the admission of women to ordained offices in the Catholic Church are becoming louder than ever. I would like to make a proposal, which falls short of those calls, but makes use of the holistic power of liturgical symbolism.
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RNJB versus ESV
Having a pastorally friendly liturgical translation is one of my favourite hobby horses. I hope American and Canadian readers will forgive me if I make
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16 Theses on Celibacy
In the context of the upcoming Amazon synod, ongoing scandals, and Pope Francis’s efforts to renew and reform the church, the book is timely.
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Brief Book Review: Suffering in Worship
“van Ommen highlights the importance of (and opportunities for) explicitly naming occasions where God suffers with people…”
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Are there things we ought not bless?
I was struck by an articleat Catholic News Agency that reported how the Russian Orthodox Church is considering ending their practice of blessing large weapons including
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