Tuesday, May 27, 2014
I tweeted this morning a brief note about Augustine of Canterbury. The optional memorial to celebrate this "other" St. Augustine is on the calendar for May 27. As I read briefly about this St. Augustine it occurred to me that we have such a great blessing in the communion of... Read More
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
~~CHAPTER III
THE OTHER SACRAMENTS AND THE SACRAMENTALS
59. The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify men, to build up the body of
Christ, and, finally, to give worship to God; because they are signs they also
instruct. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and objects they... Read More
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
~~CHAPTER II
THE MOST SACRED MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
47. At the Last Supper, on the night when He was betrayed, our Saviour
instituted the eucharistic sacrifice of His Body and Blood. He did this in order
to perpetuate the sacrifice of the Cross throughout the centuries until He
should... Read More
Saturday, March 29, 2014
~~III. The Reform of the Sacred Liturgy
21. In order that the Christian people may more certainly derive an abundance of
graces from the sacred liturgy, holy Mother Church desires to undertake with
great care a general restoration of the liturgy itself. For the liturgy is made
up of immutable... Read More
Thursday, March 27, 2014
~~II. The Promotion of Liturgical Instruction and Active Participation
14. Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that
fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is
demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian
people as "a chosen... Read More
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
The following is the introduction and first section of Chapter I of the Constitution on the Liturgy from the Second Vatican Council. I hope to periodically post sections from the Constitution with a few personal reflections. The documents can be lengthy but they are rich with wonderful teachings that help... Read More
Monday, March 17, 2014
I recently had the opportunity to visit the city of Saint Francis again. Assisi is a beautiful place that seems to reverberate with the spirit of Saint Francis. His message of poverty and simplicity is so important for us in todays busy and complex world. He is a great patron... Read More
Monday, February 24, 2014
In his most recent Exhortation Gaudium Evangelii Pope Francis encourages all Christians and especially priests to "Be joyful messengers of challenging proposals". I believe this captures the attitude of discipleship that we should all have.
The Gospel for yesterday, the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time offers Jesus admonition that we... Read More
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
During these days the daily readings have come from the letter of James. We are all probably more familiar with Paul's letters to the various communities but the Letter of James presents some wonderfully practical food for our spiritual reflection. Whether acknowledging the temptations that we all face or the... Read More
Friday, February 14, 2014
Today I gave my staff a couple of hours off for Saint Valentine's Day and they were all extremely grateful. As I thought about it I realized that their gratitude is probably connected to how busy their lives are.
We all live a hectic pace with a lot of... Read More
