Why is Pope Francis’ change to the Missal, officially allowing women to have feet washed at Holy Thursday’s Evening Mass, stirring up so much dust? Well, remember, Roman Catholicism, always seeks the exact moment, the exact syllable, when any sacrament actually happens. And guess when many understand Jesus to have ordained his apostles? Yep –
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The above excellent video obviously applies beyond the edges of Roman Catholicism. You may know some videos that present that wider context… Ps. a good e-friend with a Jewish background also reminded me how often we can exclude and be prejudiced in ways we may not be aware of… including in this Holy Week. •
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I’m collecting links here to resources for Lent. Especially for those who are not regulars here. Please remember to click on the different tabs on the menu above; hover over them to see sub-menus, use the search box in the top right to find what you are looking for. Please add other resources, including your
The Triduum – the most sacred time in the church’s year… The time encompassing the death and resurrection of Christ… Holy Thursday to Easter Day… These days are one liturgy of three interlocking rites… The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday The Liturgy of Good Friday The Great Vigil of Easter The Eucharist on Thursday evening, in
textweek resources readings for Holy Week readings for Easter • collect/opening prayer reflection for Holy Week • collect/opening prayer reflection for Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday • collect/opening prayer reflection for Easter Day • collect/opening prayer reflection for Palm/Passion Sunday • Palm Sunday • Maundy Thursday • Good Friday • Easter Vigil • Easter Season Attend the
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Reflections based on collect/opening prayer: Palm Sunday March 28 collect/opening prayer reflection Holy Week collect/opening prayer reflection Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) collect/opening prayer reflection Easter collect/opening prayer reflection A few simple suggestion during Lent What is Lent – especially translating it to the Southern Hemisphere Easter Season reflection Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday service outline Maundy Thursday
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Currently one of the most visited page on this site is “Ash Wednesday”. People are starting to seriously prepare for Lent. Please add in the comments section below your ideas, resources, websites, hymns, prayers – anything which will help us all, together, in our preparations for Lent. Here are some links to start off: Shrove
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Read – reflect – respond (in prayer, silence, possibly a comment) Lectio Divina – sacred reading John 17:1-26 Jesus Prays for His Disciples 17After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given
