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		<title>How is the Pope Elected?</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2011/01/17/faithlife/how-is-the-pope-elected/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The election of the pope is surrounded by ceremony and traditions, honed over the centuries. In 1996, Pope John Paul II changed some of the rules and procedures for the next papal election. The pope, as always, is elected by the College of Cardinals. Only those under the age of eighty may vote. The vote is taken through secret ballot and the candidate must have two-thirds of the votes in order to be elected. After the vote, the ballots are burned with a chemical added to indicate to the outside world whether a pope has been elected. Within the Sistine Chapel, no one may have any communication with the outside world. If a pope is not elected after three days, voting is suspended for a day for prayer. Then follows a series of votes. If these also fail, then the two-thirds majority rule is suppressed in favor of a simple majority. Once elected, the Cardinal Deacon announces from the balcony of St. Peter&#8217;s who has been elected and what name he will take. The pope is elected as the bishop of Rome and therefore is the head of the church. ©2009 Liturgical Publications Inc Used with permission]]></description>
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		<title>Was the Mass always in Latin before Vatican II?</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2011/01/10/faithlife/was-the-mass-always-in-latin-before-vatican-ii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aramaic]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am not old enough to remember the Latin Mass. Before Vatican II, was the Mass always in Latin? For many centuries, the Mass was in Latin, but prior to the eighth century, it was not. In the early church, the Eucharist was celebrated in the context of Jewish rituals and prayers, so obviously the language used was Hebrew and Aramaic. In the first centuries in Rome, Greek was the language used, but as Latin came to be more universally used by clerics and the faithful, it gradually replaced Greek. In the rest of Europe, the local language was used. Latin became the standard of the Mass around the eighth century, though a universal ritual was not established until the Council of Trent, hence the Tridentine Mass. The development of the ritual of the Mass is very interesting indeed. It is important to note that the essential elements of the Mass were always present: readings from Scripture, the words of consecration, the use of bread and wine, and Communion. It was at Trent that the prayers and rituals were standardized and remained unchanged for the four hundred years before Vatican II. A good history of the church would be a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What does ad limina mean?</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/11/15/faithlife/what-does-ad-limina-mean/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[    . recorded April 10, 2008 I read in the diocesan newspaper that the bishop made an ad limina visit to Rome. What does ad limina mean? The term ad limina is a Latin phrase meaning &#8220;to the threshold.&#8221; It refers to the pilgrimage that bishops are required to make every five years to the tombs of Saints Peter and Paul and to present to the pope a report on the status of their diocese. Vital statistics about all aspects of the diocese and other important information is sent to the Vatican in advance of this formal meeting. Provinces, or groups of neighboring dioceses, visit as a group with the Holy Father, who usually takes the opportunity to address the needs of their region, or impart some teaching or exhortation that he wishes to emphasize. Although the current practices date back to 1909, these visits date back many centuries. Historically they served to show the universal authority of the pope as well as the unity of the church in matters both spiritual and temporal. Bishops are responsible to the pope and serve under his direction and leadership as the shepherd of the church. The ad limina visits also fill [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Liturgical Changes Due to H1N1 / Flu</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2009/10/22/liturgy/liturgical-changes-due-to-h1n1-flu/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fr. Kevin Boucher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having entered the flu season our bishop, along with many other leaders in the church have asked to consider a few of the ritual practices of our liturgy; specifically the issue of exchanging the sign of peace, and sharing from the common cup. Let me begin my remarks by stating clearly that it is not a sin to miss mass when you are ill.  If you are ill please stay home and take care of yourself.  This will also help to prevent from giving whatever you have to others.  This draws our attention to another important consideration.  Avoiding the flu should not be seen as a  shunning or staying away from people who are sick.  It is about protecting yourself against infection.  Listen to the medical professionals and wash your hands frequently.  Sneeze or cough into your elbow.  If you are sick be courteous by staying away from others. Here at Nativity we have had the longstanding custom of receiving communion under both forms of bread and wine.  It is important to note that for many centuries no one was allowed to receive the precious blood except the clergy.  It has been the teaching of the Church that to receive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>28th Sunday &#8211; Cycle B &#8211; October 11, 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2009/10/11/liturgy/homily/28th-sunday-cycle-b-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fr. Kevin Boucher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wisdom 7:7-11;  Hebrews 4:12-13;  Mark 10:17-30 (cf. also CCC par. 2052 ff.) Having entered the flu season our bishop, along with many other leaders in the church have asked to consider a few of the ritual practices of our liturgy; specifically the issue of exchanging the sign of peace, and sharing from the common cup. Let me begin my remarks by stating clearly that it is not a sin to miss mass when you are ill.  If you are ill please stay home and take care of yourself.  This will also help to prevent from giving whatever you have to others.  This draws our attention to another important consideration.  Avoiding the flu should not be seen as a  shunning or staying away from people who are sick.  It is about protecting yourself against infection.  Listen to the medical professionals and wash your hands frequently.  Sneeze or cough into your elbow.  If you are sick be courteous by staying away from others. Here at Nativity we have had the longstanding custom of receiving communion under both forms of bread and wine.  It is important to note that for many centuries no one was allowed to receive the precious blood except the [...]]]></description>
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