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Pope Francis Is Right to Be Cautious About Distributing Communion SUNLIT UPLANDS - May 17, 2013 ... explains why Pope Francis doesn't give Communion when he is celebrating Mass, except in rare cases. Although the Holy Father has given no explicit explanation himself of why he has chosen this course, Magister points out that "there is one page in a book he published in 2010 that allows one to infer the motives at the origin of this practice." In the book, the then Archbishop of Buenos Aires refers to parishioners "who have killed… indirectly, with improper management of ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SunlitUplands/~3/Nt85yGpAhc0/pope-francis-is-right-to-be-cautious.html
Denying Babies Communion: "A Medieval Innovation" CAELUM ET TERRA - May 15, 2013 ... the necessity of eucharist for salvation, shows he simply took for granted that communion was an integral part of Christian Initiation for infants]." That this was the actual liturgical practice of Rome can be seen, for example, in the 7th century Ordo romanus XI, and in the 12th century Roman pontifical, which repeats almost verbatim the same rule (I cite from the later text): "Concerning infants, care should be taken that they receive no food or be nursed ...http://caelumetterra.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/denying-babies-communion-a-medieval-innovation/
Pope Francis Says the Holy Communion Should Be Witheld From Pro-Aborts ABYSSUS ABYSSUM INVOCAT / DEEP CALLS TO DEEP - May 3, 2013 !!!!! Pope tells Argentine Bishops to use doc restricting communion for pro-aborts by John-Henry Westen Fri May 03, 2013 15:16 EST VATICAN CITY, May 3, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In a letter to the Bishops of Argentina sent in late March, Pope Francis directed Argentina's Bishops to govern the Church there following the Aparecida Document . Although the letter did receive some media attention, few outlets mentioned the stress Pope ...http://abyssum.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/pope-francis-says-the-holy-communion-should-be-witheld-from-pro-aborts/
Evening Roundup - St. Joseph the Worker - S. Joseph Opificis - Missa 'Sapientia' - May 1st, 2013 TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN MARYLAND - May 1, 2013 ... ESSENCE OF ISLAM Aggie Catholics > ;> ; 15 Year Old Adults? Aggie Catholics > ;> ; A Letter To A College Grad Ask Sister Mary Martha > ;> ; Problem Child Canterbury Tales (Dr. Taylor Marshall) > ;> ; Ancient Greek Saint Joseph Manuscript - The So-Called "History of Saint Joseph" Catholic Answers > ;> ; Man! I feel like a woman? (Trent Horn) Catholic World Report - Blog > ;> ; Full text: Pope Francis' Wednesday Audience address on the Feast of St. Joseph the ...http://tlm-md.blogspot.com/2013/05/evening-roundup-st-joseph-worker-s.html
Pope Benedict XVI's Legacy: Faith and Future CLERICAL WHISPERS - April 26, 2013 ... theological or philosophical theory but a fruit that matured on his personal path of suffering which he walked, sustained by faith in the Crucified Lord. According to Pope Benedict, in the words and deeds of Blessed John Paul II, especially in his suffering, we have been given an example of the power of Divine Mercy, of suffering joined to redemptive love. When Pope Benedict beatified his predecessor he said of the new blessed that as his strength failed his message became ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/04/pope-benedict-xvis-legacy-faith-and.html
We Must Heal Old Wounds, Says Church's Next Primate Eamon Martin CLERICAL WHISPERS - April 22, 2013 ... course, there are some who will not want to listen," he said. "There are others, too, who have been so hurt and betrayed in the past, that understandably they find themselves unable to trust our message. That is why we must continue, as Pope Benedict XVI exhorted us in his letter, 'to reflect on the wounds inflicted on Christ's body', and persevere in our efforts to bind those wounds and heal them." Archbishop Martin said he felt a whole mixture of emotions on being chosen to ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/04/we-must-heal-old-wounds-says-churchs.html
Archbishop Pledges to Heal CLERICAL WHISPERS - April 21, 2013 ... course there are some who will not want to listen," he said. "There are others too who have been so hurt and betrayed in the past, that understandably they find themselves unable to trust our message. "That is why we must continue, as Pope Benedict XVI exhorted us in his letter, 'to reflect on the wounds inflicted on Christ's body', and persevere in our efforts to bind those wounds and heal them." Archbishop Martin said he felt a whole mixture of emotions on being chosen to ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/04/archbishop-pledges-to-heal.html
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? - April 16, 2013 ... why does He allow us to suffer? Why does He permit terrorism, child abuse and natural disasters to occur? While the brutally honest and truthful answer is that "He's God and He knows what He's doing", there are a few specific points that can help us to better understand these tragedies. And, quite frankly, understanding them can often make the difference between moving closer to the Lord or turning our backs on Him. Free Will – God loves us so much that He gives us the ...http://www.followingthetruth.com/why-does-god-let-bad-things-happen/
13 April 2017: The Forthcoming Miracle at San Sebastián De Garabandal in Northern Spain ROMAN CHRISTENDOM - April 14, 2013 ... bishops and many priests are following the road to perdition, and with them they are taking many more souls. Ever less importance is being given to the Holy Eucharist. We should turn the wrath of God away from us by our own efforts. If you ask His forgiveness with a sincere heart. He will pardon you. I, your Mother, through the intercession of St Michael the Archangel, wish to tell you that you should make amends. You are now being given the last warnings. I love you very much, and I do not ...http://romanchristendom.blogspot.com/2013/04/13-april-2017-forthcoming-miracle-at.html
12 Tips for Overcoming Difficulties in Prayer AGGIE CATHOLICS - April 10, 2013 ... person God intends you to be. In other words, success = fulfilling the vision for your life that God has for you. Prayer is indisposable in attaining this process. In the Gospel of Luke, Luke writes: "he told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary." -Luke 18:1 We must make prayer the center of our lives. It isn't a choice for us as Christians. But, it requires perseverance and faith to achieve such a prayer life. So, with this in mind, you might ask - ...http://marysaggies.blogspot.com/2011/10/12-tips-to-overcoming-difficulties-in.html
Dolan and Cordileone: Please Don't Call It Love (Contribution) CLERICAL WHISPERS - April 9, 2013 ... an interview with George Stephanopoulos when he professed his love for gays and lesbians, saying: "Well, the first thing I'd say to them is, 'I love you, too. And God loves you. And you are made in God's image and likeness. And — and we — we want your happiness. But — and you're entitled to friendship.'" I'm getting weary of bishops and cardinals who tell me how much they love my gay and lesbian friends and me, while at the same time willfully ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/04/dolan-and-cordileone-please-dont-call.html
Christian Example of Pope Francis Provides a Contrast With the Graceless CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 30, 2013 ... Francis has had a good ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/christian-example-of-pope-francis.html
Chrism Mass March 2013 - Cashel and Emly CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 29, 2013 ... Church", as Henry de Lubac put it. Therefore, priests must continue to promote vocations. They should do so by word of mouth and by giving personal witness to the joys as well as the sorrows of being a priest in today's world. A large study done in the USA a few years ago by Father Stephen Rossetti entitled Why Priests are Happy , found that priests in the States are happier and have higher morale generally than men of similar age in any profession or occupation. To quote Father Rossetti: "A ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/chrism-mass-march-2013-cashel-and-emly.html
I Thirst THE CANON'S STALL - March 29, 2013 ... palate is drier than a potsherd" – the top of my mouth feels like a lump of dry old clay pottery. These graphic words remind us how desperately thirsty Our Lord was, and that is surely our first problem with this dryness of Jesus. Because it is quite likely that we have never been really thirsty. Yes, we have the odd dry moment. There is that long, difficult wait of several hours before or after some operations when we are "nil by mouth", forbidden to drink anything. But ...http://thecanonsstall.blogspot.com/2013/03/i-thirst.html
The Supper and the Garden AIRMARIA.COM - March 28, 2013 ... in that hour of extreme distress, quickly fell asleep. Yet they heard some fragments of the words of Jesus' prayer and they witnessed his way of acting. Both were deeply impressed on their hearts and they transmitted them to Christians for all time. Jesus called God "Abba". The word means – as they add – "Father". Yet it is not the usual form of the word "father", but rather a children's word – an affectionate name which one would not have dared to use in speaking to God. It ...http://airmaria.com/2013/03/28/the-supper-and-the-garden/
Dear Pope Francis... CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 24, 2013 ...In addition to resolving the child abuse, corruption and banking scandals, will you shed infallibility and extend an olive branch to Christians in the east to unite the Church once more? asks AN Wilson THE joy spread, first around the square, and then around the world. The feeling was relief that we have a new man. "You know, the work of the conclave is to give a bishop to Rome," said the new Pope Francis, as he stood on the balcony in front of the ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/dear-pope-francis.html
Regarding Father Joseph Jurgelonis, Liturgical and Doctrinal Dissent LA SALETTE JOURNEY - March 20, 2013 The Code of Canon Law states clearly that, "The ordinary minister of Holy Communion is a bishop, a presbyter, or a deacon. The extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is an acolyte or other member of the Christian faithful deputed in accord with Can. 230.3" No lay person who distributes Holy Communion should ever be referred to as a "eucharistic minister." But some within the Church insist upon doing so because they wish to blur the ...http://lasalettejourney.blogspot.com/2013/03/regarding-father-joseph-jurgelonis.html
What Makes Pope Francis Tick: Read His Pastoral Letter for the Year of Faith CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 20, 2013 Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Octubre de 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters: Among the most striking experiences of the last decades is finding doors closed. Little by little increasing insecurity has made us bolt doors, employ means of vigilance, install security cameras and mistrust strangers who call at our door. None the less in some places there are doors that are still open. The closed door is really a symbol of our today. It is something ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-makes-pope-francis-tick-read-his.html
King for a Day CATHOLIC CARTOON BLOG - March 8, 2013 ... working on one of my routines, when she spotted me. She asked why I had no lunch, and I let her know that I'd forgotten my money. She motioned with her finger and said "Come with me". I followed her over to the convent (it was the late 70's but there were plenty of sisters there). She sat me in the kitchen and fixed me a hot dog with corn relish, and afterwards cut me a sinfully large piece of chocolate cake. I ate that lunch, surrounded by 5 or 6 sisters and truly felt like the King of the ...http://catholiccartoonblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/king-for-day.html
Communion in the Hand CATHOLIC WORKING MOM - February 27, 2013 ... in 1977, The United Stated Bishops were granted permission from Rome to administer Holy Communion in the Hand with certain specifications – and with much care to be taken. I remember being a child in the elementary grades when this transition took place. I was curious to learn more so I went to the "handy dandy" internet and Googled "Communion in the Hand, 1977." Unbelievably, I found a whole website dedicated to the topic. Let me share ...http://danardoyle.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/communion-in-the-hand/
