Earlier in Lent, I was asked if we usually kept blessed water in the baptismal font during the season. It’s not a surprising question. In the past, some people would suggest that parishes remove holy water from the church during Lent, even replacing it with sand or ashes. This idea can be motivated by a … Continue reading Lent is about Baptism
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Last Sunday, we celebrated the first scrutiny with our five elect - those in our parish preparing to be initiated into the Catholic Church at Easter. These scrutinies continue this and next weekend. The scrutinies are a central ritual of this final period of purification and enlightenment prior to baptism. The Gospels of these Sundays … Continue reading Approaching the Font of Life
This Wednesday the Church enters once again into the season of Lent. During the season of Lent, the catechumens (those preparing to belong to the Church) enter into the final period of purification and enlightenment. The journey of these elect during Lent is marked by more intense spiritual preparation, interior reflection and penance. For those … Continue reading 19/2/12 – Lent and the Apostle’s Creed
This week, as part of the Period of Purification and Enlightenment, we celebrate with Mechelle the first of three scrutinies at our Vigil Mass. The scrutinies, which are solemnly celebrated on Sundays and are reinforced by an exorcism, are rites for self-searching and repentance and have above all a spiritual purpose. The scrutinies are meant … Continue reading 24/2/08 – The Scrutiny
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