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Turning back the clock? Or just turning back?
By
deacon greg kandra
Following custom, Pope Benedict performed several baptisms today. But he broke with recent custom in at least one significant way, according to this report: Pope Benedict XVI baptized 13 babies in the Sistine Chapel during a Sunday Mass celebrated at the altar at the foot of Michelangelo’s “Last Judgment” wall fresco. In a departure from…
Those who are missing at mass
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
If you’re wondering, like a lot of us, why more Catholics don’t go to mass, a priest has just published his thoughts on the subject: Why do Catholics stop attending Mass? This question was asked in a recent study conducted by the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference. More than disagreeing with church doctrines, the sex abuse…
Is midnight mass becoming a thing of the past?
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
In some places, Christmas midnight mass is becoming too dangerous — or too disruptive. Is a tradition about to disappear? This item from the UK outlines some of the problems parishes are facing: A growing number of Catholic churches are cancelling midnight mass and holding Christmas Eve services earlier in the evening due to fears…
Getting closer…
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
It’s “O” Antiphon time — and my cyberpal The Anchoress sent me this lovely link, with the antiphon for today. Enjoy.
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