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...
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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...
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As we proclaim the Letter to the Ephesians on the next seven Sundays, how will the letter be helpful for our faith journey? The Letter to the Ephesians has been traditionally attributed to St. Paul. Many Scripture scholars now conclude that a disciple of Paul composed this letter sometime towards the end of the first...
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