Last week I let you know of some small changes that are approaching in our celebration of Mass. Before we look at the specific changes more closely, it might by timely to consider why these changes may be occurring. These small changes that are coming are a result of the Church revising its General Instruction … Continue reading 6/4/08 – Why Release a New General Instruction?
Liturgy Corner
The celebration of the liturgy is the summit and source of our life as Christians. The Easter Triduum celebrations have been outstanding proof of this. Liturgy is a reflection and an expression of our faith and shapes us as the people of God. It is so important that we experience the liturgy as the source … Continue reading 30/3/08 – New Liturgical Documents
“On Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday) the Church enters upon the mystery of its crucified, buried, and risen Lord, who, by his entrance into Jersualem, gave a glimpse of his own majesty. Christians carry branches as a sign of the royal triumph that Christ won by his acceptance of the cross. Since Saint Paul says: ‘Provided … Continue reading 9/3/08 – Passion Sunday
In addition to the scrutinies, our elect Mechelle celebrates engages in liturgical celebrations where she is presented with the creed and the Lord’s Prayer. The presentations take place after the celebration of the scrutinies… Thus, with the catechumenal formation of the elect completed, the Church lovingly entrusts to them the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer, … Continue reading 2/3/08 – The Presentations
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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