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by JohnM
Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: 'I confess...' to ignoring it
Replies: 17
Views: 7511

Re: 'I confess...' to ignoring it

I've just returned from the (Catholic) National Safeguarding Conference where, to my surprise, we used the 'I Confess' at Mass every day, and there seemed to be no problem with congregation saying it from memory (Mass cards/sheets/books etc. weren't available unless you brought your own.) On the ...
by JohnM
Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Things that happened at Weddings
Replies: 23
Views: 15962

Re: Things that happened at Weddings

Just found this thread and it takes me back to a wedding last year.

A couple of minutes before the wedding is due to start, as agreed, I went to suggest to the groom that we light the candle in memory of his dad. He agreed this would be a good idea, but has a special candle and doesn't know where ...
by JohnM
Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Services of the Word and Holy Communion
Replies: 21
Views: 10370

Re: Services of the Word and Holy Communion

This is really waking up a very old topic, but having now completed the dissertation and everything being wrapped up, I wanted to say thank you again to everyone for their contributions. For anyone with too much time to spare I've attached a copy of the dissertation.

Thanks
John
by JohnM
Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam
Replies: 30
Views: 11821

Re: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam

I've always wanted to have a giant illuminated nativity scene on the side of my house. Do you think I can find one?

I was asked to look into this the other year, but I think I'm grateful it never came to anything. However you may be interested in http://www.festive-lights.com ...
by JohnM
Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Services of the Word and Holy Communion
Replies: 21
Views: 10370

Re: Services of the Word and Holy Communion

Thank you everyone for your replies so far - all very helpful.

Southern Comfort - Thank-your for the Nathan Mitchell reference, it is very helpful on the long history (going back to Justin Martyr c.150AD) aswell as a little of the more recent, and I echo your recommendation for anyone who is ...
by JohnM
Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Services of the Word and Holy Communion
Replies: 21
Views: 10370

Services of the Word and Holy Communion

I'm begining work on an MA dissertation on the subject of weekday "Services of the Word and Holy Communion" and wondered whether any one may be able to assist with references for bibliography.

Of particular interest to me is establishing the history of such services; it seems that in part they must ...