Carmel Bulletin, 31 August 2014 Recent news in Church liturgical circles has been about a circular letter released by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, that is, the Vatican department responsible for the oversight of liturgical and sacramental celebration in the Church. The letter seeks to respond to proposals made at … Continue reading The Sign of Peace
Category: Celebrating Mass
Some people are really eager to leave Mass quickly. It’s hardly surprising. If the Mass is celebrated well, and if we are able to participate fully, consciously and actively during it, then we will be so inspired by the word proclaimed in the Scriptures, and so deeply nourished by Christ’s own body and blood in … Continue reading Let’s Get Going
Carmel Bulletin, 15 June 2014 Last week, Fr Paul wrote about the small change that will occur to the sending forth of ministers taking Communion to the sick. This change comes into effect next weekend. The intention is that this sending forth of ministers will now form a part of the blessing and dismissal rites … Continue reading Communion of the Sick
Carmel Bulletin, 8 June 2014 An important aspect of our pastoral care of each other is prayer for and outreach to our fellow parishioners who are unwell. It is heartening to see that many parishioners are certainly mindful of others who are unwell and assiduous in commending them to our prayers. A number of parishioners … Continue reading Ministry to the Sick
Carmel Bulletin, 16 March 2014 When we look at the actions we engage in as an assembly, tasting is a rather specific one. It is one of the few actions that relate to one part of the Mass. The action of tasting reminds us that “in the liturgy the sanctification of humankind is signified by … Continue reading We Taste
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