I think I have six nicknames. It’s a Filipino thing. Like a character in almost any Russian novel, a Pinoy can have at least six nicknames over the course of his or her life. And some of them are actually … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Whatcha doin’ for Lent? In the last three years, Ash Wednesday snuck up behind me like the small, annoying, snappy dog. “Wait a minute—it’s when?” I mean, stupid me, it’s not as if Lent doesn’t happen every year, or something. … Continue reading
Jesus said to his disciples, “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you … Continue reading
Peter was just trying to do the right thing. Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of Peter. We celebrate many things on this day—the charism of unity within the Catholic Church preeminent among them. However, it’s odd, don’t … Continue reading
Brother Brad is a mass media maven. Back in January, he produced a video about one of the essential aspects of a consecrated religious’ life, the Divine Office. What is the Divine Office? It’s the Church breathing. See this amazingly … Continue reading
Brothers and sisters: We speak a wisdom to those who are mature, not a wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age who are passing away. Rather, we speak God’s wisdom, mysterious, hidden, which God predetermined before … Continue reading
We continue our reflections on the definition of the Eucharistic Liturgy. What follows is a re-presentation of the passage from the General Instruction: 16. The celebration of Mass, as the action of Christ and of the People of God arrayed … Continue reading
Oh, were you there? Fr Martin Walsh, OP, Pastor Emertis of St. Dominic’s, and Pastor Fr Michael lead the Healing of Mind & Body Retreat this past Saturday. Thanks to Zanna for these great pictures! …what were your most touching … Continue reading
We have come to second part of unpacking the General Instruction’s definition of the Mass. For the sake of convenience, here is a re-presentation of the definition of the Mass as prescribed: 16. The celebration of Mass, as the action … Continue reading
Act of Consecration to Our Lady of Lourdes Holy Mary, Mother of God, Virgin Immaculate, you appeared 18 times to Bernadette at the grotto in Lourdes to remind Christians of what the truths in the Gospel require of them. You … Continue reading