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All Hallow’s Eve
Halloween has made the big time: Its annual economic impact is estimated at somewhere between $4-6 billion; Its sales are second only to the Christmas season; It is the second most important party night in America (behind the Super Bowl); It is second in decorations (behind Christmas); It is number one in candy sales, over Read more ..
Recollection, Reverence and Prayer
Last month, Urban Community School celebrated their Opening Prayer Service. As I was waiting in the school library, I heard Mrs. Pam Delly, the Principal, call the classes from their room to their prayer service. She reminded students as they moved, their voices should be at “Level 0,” i.e. silent and told them they were Read more ..
“Let the Children Come to Me:” Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Not too long ago, someone asked me, “When are you starting the babysitting up again during 11 AM Mass?” I replied by saying that we had not offered babysitting during Mass at St. Malachi for a long time, perhaps 7 or 8 years. The person responded, “Oh, no. You had it last year. I remember Read more ..
Work and Faith: A Reflection for Tuesday after the Labor Day Weekend
During his address to the First Friday Club of Cleveland on Thursday, September 2, Fr. Norman Douglas asked the overwhelmingly lay audience, “Do you think most Catholic laity would agree that The major teaching of the Second Vatican Council regarding the role of the laity was to emphasize that lay people could now get involved Read more ..
The Unity of the Church, the Community of St. Peter, Why it Matters and What We Can Do
On Sunday, August 15, members of the Community of St. Peter (previously members of St Peter Parish, which closed in April, 2010) gathered in a newly-renovated, leased space to celebrate Mass. The Plain Dealer reported it the next day on page 1 as Parishioners, priest from closed St. Peter Catholic Church defy bishop, celebrate Mass Read more ..
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About Those New Vatican Norms
[Introductory note and summary: I am well aware of how long what follows is. Yet given the widespread publicity and controversy that has followed the release of the new Norms from the Vatican, I thought it would be worthwhile to provide explanation in some detail. You will note that there are hyperlinks throughout the entry, Read more ..
Also posted in Fr. Tony's Blog Tagged explanation, Norms, sexual abuse crisis, St. Malachi, Vatican, women's ordination 4 Comments
Who Do We Respond to Going Down the Road?
Among the most well-known parables of Jesus is the story of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37). In answer to the question, “Who is my neighbor?”, Jesus tells the story of a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho who is attacked, robbed and left for dead. After two prominent fellow-Jews (a priest and a Levite) see Read more ..
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Seeing Through Other People’s Eyes
“The Invisible Man,” one of G.K. Chersterton’s classic Fr. Brown mystery stories, revolves around the murder of a man alone in his home, his body removed and disposed of, while four men stood guard, watching the only entrance. When questioned whether anyone has gone up or down the stairs to the building, the officer responds, Read more ..
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The Generosity of the Poor
The first reading for Tuesday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time tells the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath (1 Kgs 17:7-16). In a time of severe drought, Elijah is sent to a poor widow. When he arrives, he asks the widow for something to eat. She replies that she was collecting firewood Read more ..
Feast of St. Malachy: Anniversary