Mary of Magdala
Out of the night where hope had died,
to tomb once sealed, now gaping wide,
the Magdalene made haste, to mourn
and bring her spices through the dawn.
liturgy
Francis Reverses Benedict on Traditional Latin Mass
It would be weird, on a site devoted to liturgy, not to mention the decision of Pope Francis to reverse the decisions of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, on the use of the 1962 Latin Mass. Yes, there are more urgent issues to address in the world today – liturgy regularly gets that criticism. Yes,
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Resources Week Starting 25 July
Living God,
the protector of all who trust in you,
without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy;
enfold us in your gracious care and mercy,
that with you to govern and to guide us
we may so use your gifts in this fleeting world
that we do not lose the good that is eternal;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Remote Consecration?
Part 4 of a response to a theological paper on participating in a virtual Eucharist.
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Simple, Clear, Common Prayer
Four principles of Cranmer very applicable today.
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Virtual Sacraments?
Part 3 of a response to a theological paper on participating in a virtual Eucharist.
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Mark in Slow Motion 12
A leper came to Jesus and said to him, ‘you could declare me clean if only you would dare!’ Moved with anger, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I do choose. Be made clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. After snorting with indignation, Jesus sent him back to the priests at once.
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Transignification
Part 2 of a response to a theological paper on participating in a virtual Eucharist.