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A gift of companionship: Bishop and Rosa settle in for their first Iowa Christmas. By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Bishop Dennis Walsh braced himself on a couch in his Davenport apartment, waiting for …Read More. Read More!
The meaning of titles for priests - The Catholic Messenger
Aug 8, 2024 · A priest is given the title “Reverend.” The title “Very Reverend” is given to vicars general (the bishop’s “second in command”), judicial vicars (the bishop’s chief canon lawyers), vicars forane (also called “deans,” the bishop’s representative within a territory of the diocese, called a “deanery” or “vicariate”), and episcopal vicars (who represent the bishop ...
Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside …
Oct 24, 2024 · Priests and deacons are ordinary ministers of this rite, though it may be used by Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (17). It may be celebrated in a church or chapel, or in another location, such as a nursing home or prison (18).
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Question Box: Why can only Catholics receive the Eucharist at our …
Jan 25, 2024 · By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box. What is the Church’s teaching on why only Catholics can receive the Eucharist? Fr. Hennen. It is a very reasonable question to ask why we would ever want to withhold something that we believe is so good — indeed, Christ himself — to anyone who desired this great gift.
Respond to others’ needs - The Catholic Messenger
Dec 19, 2024 · The Gospel urges us to respond to the needs of others, as did Mary, who hastened to visit Elizabeth. When we open ourselves to God’s grace, we cannot remain still; we are compelled to share the Good News, bringing God to the margins and the forgotten.
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New liturgical texts: bringing Communion to the sick and dying
Oct 31, 2024 · By Deacon Frank Agnoli The Catholic Messenger. In this third article about two retranslated liturgical books, the second chapter of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside Mass (HC) may be especially relevant, given how many of the faithful serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Advent: reorienting ourselves toward God - The Catholic Messenger
Nov 30, 2023 · CNS/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review A lit candle is seen on an Advent wreath. Advent is a season of waiting. By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial. Our journey through Advent begins this Sunday, Dec. 3, a time to interrupt the busyness of our daily lives with more intentional focus on prayer, Scripture, reflection, participation in the sacraments and service to others.
The significance of Mary in the Catholic Church
Oct 10, 2024 · Let’s face it: no Mary, no Jesus. She was not chosen at random. We believe she was specially prepared and called by God for this mission. Furthermore, we believe that everything that made Jesus truly and fully human he received from …