The earth itself, the Alaskan earth—St Herman’s earth—was my relic, my pilgrimage souvenir. A sign of hope amidst corruption.
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Category: 4_THE PLAZA
Full, conscious and active, or …?
The version that has been on the Vatican website in recent years has a subtle difference.
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The Eucharist OF the Church
“The sacrifice of the Church” could be understood as referring to something the Church is offering to God, something that is other than the Church itself.
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Eucharistic Non-Coherence
I am unsure that my severe case of eucharistic non-coherence can be cured any time soon.
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CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATION: Harmon, Nichols, and Ramshaw on Gendered God Language in Worship (Nov 17)
Respectful dialogue on a controversial topic. UPDATED Nov 17
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Some Thoughts on Intractability in Liturgical Debates
Sides seems to grow ever more shrill. What do we need in the way of common ground in order to talk?
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Life, death, and the Eucharist: Why the world needs good liturgy
The biggest challenge of the Eucharist is to celebrate it.
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CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATION: O’Malley and Ruff on Traditionis Custodes UPDATED 11/12
Dialogue on a controversial topic. UPDATED 11/12, TOM on medieval (and patristic) liturgical models.
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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord (or just come to coffee…)
Rethinking the “eighth sacrament” of coffee hour.
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Brief Book Review: Foundations of Christian Music
Michael Joncas reviews Edward Foley, Foundations of Christian Music: The Music of Pre-Constantinian Christianity.
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Unsung Hero: Fr. Clarence Rivers
For Black Catholic History Month.
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