September 2021 archive of From the Pastor
October 2nd/3rd Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 9/29/21
Dear Friends,
Having spent enough time discussing various aspects of preparation for the reception of Holy Communion, it is now time to move into the actual reception of Holy Communion. Before reverently consuming the consecrated Host, the priest prays silently, “May the Body of Christ keep me safe for ... Read More »
September 25th/26th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 9/22/21
Dear Friends,
At the end of last week’s bulletin column, I approached the topic of preparing ourselves for fully receiving the Blessed Sacrament. Some may wonder why they can’t go to Holy Communion if they are in a state or mortal sin. “Didn’t Pope Francis say that the Eucharist ... Read More »
September 18th/19th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 9/15/21
Dear Friends,
After the priest completes praying the preparatory prayers for Holy Communion, he genuflects. After the Agnus Dei has been finished, everyone kneels. The priest holds the consecrated Host over the chalice and elevates them, saying, “Behold, the Lamb of God. Behold Him who takes away the sins ... Read More »
September 11th/12th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 9/07/21
Dear Friends,
Having briefly discussed the Our Father, we continue forward to the Sign of Peace. We do this as a plea for peace for those in the Church and for the entire human family; we also do this as an expression of mutual charity. We can say that ... Read More »
September 4th/5th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 9/01/21
Dear Friends,
There are many treasures within the Eucharistic Prayer, but it is time to continue through to the Our Father. At some point during our Lord Jesus Christ’s public ministry, the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, and what we now call the Our Father or the Lord’s ... Read More »