This week we celebrated Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. In the past, rules about fasting and abstinence in the Church were clear and very well known. Nowadays they are often not as well known as they used to be. Are we … Continue reading 26/2/11 – Fasting and Abstinence
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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
The Church is nourished spiritually at the table of God’s word and at the table of the eucharist: from the one it grows in wisdom and from the other in holiness. In the word of God the divine covenant is announced; in the eucharist the new and everlasting covenant is renewed. The spoken word of God brings to … Continue reading 5/2/12 – The Ambo
The season of Lent will begin in just over three weeks. Despite it not being a holy day obligation, many Catholics take time to participate in the liturgical celebrations of Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season. As its name suggests, ashes are a symbol synonymous with this day. On Ash Wednesday, we are … Continue reading 29/1/12 – Palms and Ashes
During much of Ordinary Time this year, we will listen to readings from the gospel according to Mark. For Sundays we have three years worth of readings. Year A is comprised mostly of Matthew; Year B, Mark; and Year C; Luke. Parts of John are proclaimed during the Easter Season, and on other feast days … Continue reading 22/1/12 – The Year of Mark
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