Sometimes people are concerned about whether they will be buried in “consecrated ground,” such as is found in a Catholic cemetery. While there graves can be blessed, and while this is desirable, it is not a sacrament and will not affect one’s eternal destiny. It is a way that the Church intervenes on behalf of the dead to implore God’s blessing on them.
According to an ancient tradition in Rome, the faithful gather at a different church each day during Lent. The designated church for the day is called the “station” church. Some writers note that the designation comes from the Latin, referring to the people gathering or standing around the altar. In any case...
There is a danger when we speak of God’s Law, to think of it as we might think of any secular law. We usually think of secular law merely to be some sort of impersonal code written by some nameless legislators or bureaucrats. We have not met them, we do not know them, or necessarily love or trust them. In effect...Because water washes, baptism forgives sins...
During the season of Lent the Church militant joins with those to be baptized at the Easter Vigil in contemplating the mystery of the sacrament of baptism. Lent is a time for a renewal of our baptismal vows and a rekindling of the grace that was given us in the sacrament.
During the season of Lent the Church militant joins with those to be baptized at the Easter Vigil in contemplating the mystery of the sacrament of baptism. Lent is a time for a renewal of our baptismal vows and a rekindling of the grace that was given us in the sacrament.How Long Does A Penance Last?
Fr. Joe
Last night, we had our "Reconciliation Service" for Lent. No, it's not one of those hoky, publisher-created services with long protracted readings, theme songs and some group activity like throwing rocks in a bucket or carrying sand in your shoe or some nunny thing like that. This was old fashioned, show up, fess up Confession.
And we had over 100 people. Most of them, in my estimation, were young people.
And it was awesome. The Church may survive after all.
And we had over 100 people. Most of them, in my estimation, were young people.
And it was awesome. The Church may survive after all.
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