Posts by Trigger

Quote: Originally Posted by JMJ  I haven't come across it in other places, so could somebody post a link or explain more on the new guidance for music?  I know that the Entrance, Offertory, Communion, etc...

 Welcome back!  Has it really been that long?!

(from my "Communion of the Sick" hospital ministry booklet)   Lord God, Moved by Your Holy Spirit we ask you to pour out upon Your people, and especially upon Arduinna's husband, the gifts You know are most important right...

Quote: Originally Posted by lavatea  Are they not supporting you through the deaths? How come you're frustrated with them? Or do you mean the Church at large? So sorry for your losses. My kids'...

Having a rough week.   We've had two family deaths this week, including B's dad, and I'm terribly upset with our faith community right now.  I'm frustrated, angry, sad, overwhelmed.   Jesus was so much...

Yes, it is worth reading the rest.   I almost couldn't make it through the backstory myself ... I read that part and had a horrible nightmare about my DD, who was around the girl's age at that time.  I put it aside for a...

We had a really wonderful Mass this morning.  Because of Hurricane Irene, and multiple advisories to stay off the roads if possible, a lot of churches cancelled services this morning.  Our parish decided to squeeze in the...

This book seems to get good reviews as a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating the Mass:   The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You 

Misguided Missal   From the FAQ:     Quote: Was the process for translating faithful to Vatican II’s teachings on collegiality? No. Vatican II called for less centralism and more decision...

Great article.   The Vatican's Tahrir Square?  by Fr. Kevin Kelly     Quote: The New Missal imposition is just one instance of the abuse of power in our Church. ... I sense a growing...