Carmel Bulletin, 8 November 2015 It is the shortest response that we make at any time during the Mass. It is the most common response. It is also, I believe, the most important. The word Amen is a word by which we give assent or affirmation to what has been said. Often it is described … Continue reading Saying Amen
Liturgy Corner
Carmel Bulletin, 1 November 2015 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. It is one of the feast days in our liturgical calendar that is observed instead of the usual Sunday in Ordinary Time. Throughout the year, we celebrate the feast days of many saints. This does not mean, however, that we worship saints. … Continue reading All Saints
Carmel Bulletin, 18 October 2015 Within the design concept for the renewal of our church, new doors will improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery. Light is a natural symbol of the presence of Christ. We are fortunate to have a … Continue reading Church Renewal: The Entrances as Functional Spaces
Carmel Bulletin, 11 October 2015 Within the design concept for the renewal of our church, new doors will improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery. Architecturally and symbolically, doorways and thresholds are significant places, linking two different kinds of space. In … Continue reading Church Renewal: Reflecting the Importance of the Entrances
Carmel Bulletin, 4 October 2015 Fr Paul is currently sharing with everyone the design concept for the renewal of our church. In developing the concept, we asked the architect, Jesse Mowbray, to improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery. The Church’s … Continue reading Church Renewal: The Entrances
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