Part 3, Carmel Bulletin, 5 October 2014 The Sign of Peace leads us into the breaking of the bread and reception of Holy Communion. Previously, however, suggestions had been made that it could be better celebrated elsewhere during the Mass. One suggestion that is made sometimes is to move the Sign of Peace after the Prayer … Continue reading The Sign of Peace
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Part 2, Carmel Bulletin, 14 September 2014 The Sign of Peace leads us into the breaking of the bread and reception of Holy Communion. Previously, however, suggestions had been made that it could be better celebrated elsewhere during the Mass. One suggestion that is made sometimes is to move the Sign of Peace to the Introductory Rites … Continue reading The Sign of Peace
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
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
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