Four men carried a paralytic
(Audience: Deacon Candidates) Sickness comes from sin. Sickness is not healed until sin is forgiven. The man is healed, therefore forgiven. We understand this, of course. The Scribes understood too,…
Foolish self-esteem
“Let us contemplate, at first, that foolish self-esteem which pervades most of us. How proud we are of our little merits, our possessions, talents, and our family, and how ready…
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Where should the crib or manger scene be placed within the church?
In case there is any confusion at your parish…
The Book of Blessings has an approved blessing of an Advent Crib for the USA. The Introduction includes instructions on the placement of the crib. This is the sole authoritative word on the matter.
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Yes, we attend mass twice this weekend to satisfy both our Sunday and Immaculate Conception obligations!
Many people incorrectly assume that when the Feast of the Immaculate Conception falls on a Saturday, attending the vigil mass that evening will satisfy the obligation for both the Immaculate…
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Unofficial Final version of “Preaching the Mystery of Faith” document from USCCB 2012
Preaching the Mystery of Faith — FINAL From: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5FGuFFkfrDvVUJUeWU0SEtRYTA/view?pli=1&sle=true