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Newspaper

Texas Catholic

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1974

Page

8

Changing Funeral Masses Reflect Vatican II Reforms

The Mass of Christian Burial now varies by parish, with simplified rites replacing the old solemn high Mass. Incense is optional, the Kyrie and Gloria omitted, and lay participation encouraged at the offertory. A homily replaces the old eulogy as the opening of the service, and baptismal imagery like holy water and pall are emphasized.

Confession and Reform in the Catholic Liturgy and Sin

A Catholic column discusses confession, social guilt, and racial justice urging penance through Scripture based examination of conscience. It previews a revised rite for the Sacrament of Penance and promotes a guide Together in Peace from Ave Maria Press to aid penitents.

Ave Maria Press Notre Dame Indiana

Scripture prompts reflections on confession and virtue

The passage contrasts two types of confession and focuses on preparation through time and reflection. It also lists biblical figures and places such as Terah Ur Chaldeans Haran Kinsfolk House and Great Nation Bless with references to Sarai Lot Possessions Ishmael Hagar and the Covenant Abraham Circumcision followed by Terebiath Sodom Gomorrah Faith Sacrifice Isaac Jacob Twelve Egypt.

Terah Haran Sarai Lot Ishmael Hagar Covenant Abraham Sodom Gomorrah Isaac Jacob Twelve Egypt

Love Is Patient and Kind, Not Jealous or Proud

A reflective meditation on virtuous love citing biblical lines about patience kindness and humility. The verse emphasizes love as enduring gentle and not envious or arrogant in character.

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