Since the 92nd Academy Awards just aired, I have been drawn to reminisce over the 57th Academy Awards — decades ago in 1985! At this
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Tag: RCIA
Samaritan Sacramentality: 3rd Lenten Sunday, 1st Scrutiny
How to preach in the contemporary Roman Catholic context the complex story of a multiply divorced and remarried woman? How proclaim a word enabling two young men to be a sign of conversion for us all?
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The Scrutinies: Embodying the Serious Business of Belief
In the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the prayers of the scrutiny rites attest to the resolve of the Elect to remain faithful, even in the midst of confusion, doubt, or rejection, reflecting the serious nature of faith.
Read moreHow many hands does it take…?
This year’s Easter Vigil was a real logistical ordeal for presiders.
Read moreNorth American Forum on the Catechumenate is closing down
Forum has been struggling financially in recent years because of diocesan office consolidations, staff reductions, and budget cuts.
Read moreWhatever became of “bible services”?
It will be another thirty weeks before we get to our re-reading of Sacrosanctum Concilium 35. [UPDATED] But I am teaching an elective, “The RCIA: The Sacraments
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