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 moreLenten Scrutinies – and some stats
Here is a chart giving the numbers of adult baptisms and receptions into full communion in the U.S. Catholic Church for the past ten years. Anyone have any idea why adult baptisms are on the decline, especially in the last five years?
Read moreScrutiny, Exorcism, and Christian Identity
Do pre-baptismal exorcisms make sense today? It all depends on how you read the rite.
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