Monthly Archives: October 2009

Vatican Singing Norms

Posted on October 30, 2009 by

From an article at the New Liturgical Movement on Vatican Singing Norms: “The liturgy is celebrated in the Latin language, according to the Roman Rite. Gregorian chant has first place. The guest choir is expected to chant the Ordinary of … Continue reading →

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Conflicted Eastern Orthodoxy

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

It seems to me that the orthodoxy and unity of the Eastern Orthodox churches is preserved, to a large extent, by not putting them to the test. Not calling an ecumenical council nor issuing a comprehensive catechism, for example, make … Continue reading →

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Hitchens agrees with Saint Paul

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

I read that If the story of Jesus Christ isn’t literally true, then Christianity is a fraud that promotes “a positively wicked doctrine,” conservative writer Christopher Hitchens told Fox & Friends Monday morning. Hitchens, an avowed atheist whose 2007 book … Continue reading →

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St Elias Maronite Catholic parish

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

From the home page of St Elias Maronite Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic parish in Roanoke, Virginia: The Maronite Church professes the same faith and beliefs of the One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. It also administers the seven sacraments … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI, Pope of Christian Unity

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

Fr Zuhlsdorf has a post on Pope Benedict XVI being the Pope of Christian unity. . . . Pope Benedict has been struggling against forces within his own fold to achieve Christian unity. His is decidedly not the unity that … Continue reading →

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Special Provision for Anglicans

Posted on October 20, 2009 by

[see end of posting for updates] From Damian Thompson’s blog: The Vatican has announced that Pope Benedict is setting up special provision for Anglicans, including married clergy, who want to convert to Rome together, preserving aspects of Anglican liturgy. They … Continue reading →

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