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Loose Canon Archive: April 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Soul Man

In his 81st year, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi offers new ways to enliven Jewish practice and spark spiritual connections.

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Lesson Seven: The Hidden Wisdom of Psalmody

Learning to sing the psalms.

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Vatican Issues New Liturgy Translation Rules

New norms repudiate principles used in recent English-language translations.

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Spielberg Leads Rescue of Yiddish Works

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Collegiality Vs. Centralization Dominates Synod

Balance of power, decision-making responsibilities "the great challenge of the church today."

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'Depart, Seducer, Full of Lies and Cunning....'

The Catholic Church's revised exorcism rite removes colorful descriptions of the devil.

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