RO,
All jokes aside. That is what I did.
Those are the exercises my priest gave me, even at the age of eight years old.
He also played ping pong with us and ate dry cold pizza with us.
I know I can weave palms better than anyone. I carried brick…
I think you should include the significance of the chants that are done in the Cathedral in reception of the new pope, and those that are done during the consecration.
Off the bat: I don't know if the word election is a good word.
There is no real election. There are nominatins, followed by a selection process. The ultimate choice will be by the Holy Spirit, and there is no election in that aspect of things.
Pronounce the words, and don't just think it, and say: "I love you God."
We take things for granted, no different than the love of our parents. It is only when a parent dies that you have that yearning for the love, that you take for granted on a…
No different than he created fruits, animals, water, etc.--for our enjoyment and to be able to appreciate the wonder of His Love.
All of His Creations are interconnected. The different aspects of creation are intricately placed so that even a star…
Peter,
The Holy Synod released statements long ago.
The statements were disseminated by the following hierarchs in Press Conferences that were televised on MarMorcos TV:
1. H.B., Metropolitan Bakhomious--Patriarchal Locum Tenens
2. H.E., Metropol…
Aem51,
Depending on the visiting bishop in relation to Bp Youssef's ordination date you would place the order.
If it is a metropolitan, most definitely he would be sandwiched in between H.B. Metropolitan Bakhomious (Patriarchal Locum Tenens) and Bp…
By the statement I made, I was alluding to the fact that the males tend to talk and cackle too much, and that I was hoping the females would not do the same.
I also said: I have nothing against a female choir.
I also said that people should not g…
This has nothing to do with reason and history. This has to do with the fact that a core of lay people, in order to elaborate on a power grab that started in the early 20th century, rushed a foolish set of By-Laws through the system. Unfortunately…
On a practical basis and in acceptance of the role of women to help in their participation, I do not have any problems with a female choir. The simple fact of wearing unified robes will at least help with modesty and proper presence in the church, …
There are no prayers of investiture for these girls choirs. If such motions are carried out, they are wrong. Not only that but they start an atmosphere that this is a "qualified status and rank in the church".
As for the males, I do not know if t…
Unfortunately, the By-Laws and the promulgation of 1957 was written in this manner. The Parliamentary and country situation is such that it is not a good idea to try to amend or re-write a new series By-Laws for the Election and Choosing of a New P…
Minagir,
No. No offense intended.
I like having quiet discussions with people such as CIA. I also like to give them a chance to relax and be human for a split second, rather than having to be professorial or academic in every moment. Moreover, …
There are no tangible or exact answers to any of the questions you pose.
The parish priest will facilitate an introduction or presentation of the case to Bp Bula. The case is written up and investigated a lot of times by the parish priest as part …
Do not let the Great Deceiver, deceive you.
Do not become your own worst enemy.
It seems the issue is you need to forgive yourself
for having tough thoughts about this person.
Ask CIA when he is at the Convention, and let us know.
Or, I may have the chance to have him over for a day as I did last year (yes, I am showing off), and I will ask him--personally--and let everyone know.
BTW, he is really a gracious and nice guy…
REM,
Firstly, I am a Profit not a Prophet.
Secondly, ear plugs do wonders.
Thirdly, when you get ridiculous requests, make believe you speak Spanish or Portuguese.
Fourthly, when you serve in the altar, say the response: "wa ilal ibli ondhoro".…
O.D.,
We were taught always to face the east when there is direct function in the altar: Offertory, the Incense Processions, the Anaphora. This pretty much consumes the majority of the time factor. We were taught that the Reading of the Holy Gos…