Archbishop Raymond Burke, the Roman Catholic Church’s top legal authority, has stated that reading at Mass or distributing communion is not a right of the baptized. “Assistance by “persons of the feminine sex” at the altar” is also not a right. Pope John Paul II, of course, allowed “persons of the feminine sex” at the
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The 1989 Danish movie, Babette’s Feast, is full of deep theology. The story is set in an austere Christian sect in 19th century Jutland. There is much in the movie, even evident in the above clip, about meals and hospitality, Eucharist and community, reconciliation and joy, the generosity of God and the great banquets of
A blog post is often pressing home a particular point. But reality is often more complex. More balanced. My recent post on worship and entertainment is a case in point. I was arguing the dangers of becoming entertainment-focused. Well-known John Michael Talbot sent me this tweet in response: “Worship that doesn’t entertain a bit is
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The readings Textweek resources collect/opening prayer reflection August 29 and week following [NZPB] collect/opening prayer reflection August 29 and week following [BCP TEC] Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who
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I got the following video from Fr Frank Logue. I don’t know any more about the delightful story-teller, but enjoy…
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Lord Jesus Christ, you draw and welcome us, emptied of pride and hungry for your grace, to this your kingdom’s feast. Nowhere can we find food for which our souls cry out, but here, Lord, at your table. Invigorate and nourish us, good Lord, that in and through this bread and wine your love may
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This site, as one of the most significant English-language ones on liturgy, has tried to keep people abreast of developments in English-speaking Roman Catholicism in relation to the new English missal. There has been the news that the new English translation was approved by the pope. The New Zealand RC bishops announced that the new
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There’s a parable here. And like all good parables, there’s probably a number of applications in your own context!
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