On Sunday, April 27th, Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be canonized, and the Vatican has just posted the program for the grand event. There’s lots to chew on here for those of a liturgical bent . . .
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Yves Congar, My Journal of the Council, Part III – And a funny postcard
“Wasn’t the convocation of the council a surprise? I hope something may come of it.”
Read moreViewpoint: Papal Styles
Most of all, Pope Francis wants a Church that is close to the people, is compassionate to sinners, and is merciful to those who live in imperfect situations.
Read moreHow Joseph got added to the Roman Canon
It was this cutting off of Bishop Cule that prompted Pope John to order the insertion of the name of St. Joseph in the canon of the mass on his own authority.
Read morePope John XXIII, remembered
“That is not the way you reason with faith.”
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