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Category Archives: Liturgy
The new translation of the Mass: kudos for a good transition underway
We Catholics tend to feel passionately about the way we pray for many reasons, including the meaning the words convey, the love of the familiar, the rote prayers, and the ability to meditate on the memorized when we pray. (We … Continue reading
Introduction of new liturgical changes
Although the changes to prayers and songs at Mass aren’t officially required until the beginning of Advent this year, many parishes and other Catholic communities (such as at Mission Santa Clara) in the Diocese of San Jose have already begun … Continue reading
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Tagged Diocese of San Jose, liturgical changes, Mass
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Ordination in the Diocese of San Jose – Streaming Live
Have you ever wondered what happens at the ordination to the priesthood? If you haven’t been to one of these beautiful services, this weekend you’ll have the chance to see it (and you won’t even need to go out into … Continue reading
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Tagged Diocese of San Jose, live streaming, ordination
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Why Go To Mass?
Why should we go to Mass? That’s an age-old question that Catholic parents face year in and year out. But it’s not just something that people must discuss with their kids; for many of us, the issue of whether or … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic Questions, liturgy, Mass, questions, why go to Mass?
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When Bad Homilies Happen (to Good Catholics)
Everyone’s a critic. When it comes to preaching and to homilies, it has got to be tough to get up in front of the community and be inspiring and insightful if you’re under-slept, overworked, rushed or maybe even going through … Continue reading
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Tagged alienation, deacon, homilies, Mass, preaching, priest
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Roman Catholic Easter Vigil and Sunday Mass in the Diocese of San Jose (Silicon Valley area)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose lists all of its Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Mass times online. This comprehensive list also includes the languages in which Mass is offered in Silicon Valley or the South Bay Area: Easter … Continue reading
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Tagged Diocese of San Jose, Easter, Mass, Schedule, Silicon Valley
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