The Roman Missal contains this prayer: O God, who gave one origin to all peoples and willed to gather from them one family for yourself,
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GOSPEL COMMUNION: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Commentary on the Psallite communion antiphon – an inspiring reflection on the liturgy of the coming Sunday and feast days.
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The Word became flesh . . . so what?
If the Word matters, then words matter.
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Lectors and Acolytes — we need to reflect first
A note of caution
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Preaching and Division
I gave a homily about the insurrection at the Capitol. Some people got a bit upset.
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Provisional translation of the Letter of Pope Francis to Cardinal Ladaria regarding the access of women to the ministries of Lectorate and Acolyte
Earlier today Anthony posted the news that Pope Francis has opened the liturgical ministries of Lectorate and Acolyte to women. The motu proprio is available
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Francis allows women to be installed in liturgical ministries
This is big.
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Insurrection and Intercession
Exclamations of sadness, distress, and horror all carry within them an implicit yearning for a change in circumstance.
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Is the Liturgy Full of Lies?
We are clearly not experiencing the reality projected by liturgical prayer.
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GOSPEL COMMUNION: Baptism of the Lord
Commentary on the Psallite communion antiphon – an inspiring reflection on the liturgy of the coming Sunday and feast days.
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Now is the Time for Now
We can dream about the past and we can hope for the future. But this bleak mid-winter sameness asks us to be more highly aware of the now.
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