Celebrating Mass

28/1/07 – Where to Sit? #2

Last week we started asking the question of where to sit when we come to Mass. We began to see that the parish centre can provide us with both convenience and challenges when it comes to finding everyone a place to sit. Obviously, the parish centre provides essential extra seating space for when the church … Continue reading 28/1/07 – Where to Sit? #2

Celebrating Mass

21/1/07 – Where to Sit?

Last week we looked at blessing ourselves with holy water as we entered the church. Now we contemplate what most people do next when they come to Mass – looking for a place to sit. For many people, the answer is easy. They have “their seat” that they sit in every Sunday without … Continue reading 21/1/07 – Where to Sit?

Celebrating Mass, Liturgical Symbols

14/1/07 – Blessing Ourselves with Holy Water

If you’re reading this article in Carmel, then you’ve more than likely picked up the parish bulletin as you’ve come into the church. It’s probably one of the things you do every Sunday as you come in. It’s part of your little ritual of making your way to Mass. Something else you hopefully do as … Continue reading 14/1/07 – Blessing Ourselves with Holy Water