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cnn.com/2015/03/31/health/anglo-saxon-potion-mrsa/index.html Only now are they finding out what Catholics have known: the Middle Ages were a far cry from being “Dark”.

Please say a prayer for the city of Calgary and the province of Alberta as we have been hit by epic floods and over a hundred thousand people have been ordered to evacuate and are facing difficult times ahead. Please pray for us, and especially those evacuated. Thanks.

Hi Canadians, a little help with tomorrow’s Liturgy of the Hours (i.e. Jan. 12 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys obligatory memorial). What Common do we use for this Office? (CCCB hasn’t delivered my Ordo yet). Appreciate the help.

As the EF’s newest fan, I have a few questions regarding the following of the Mass when sung. Since we’re supposed to be praying the Mass, should we be praying the Server’s parts (e.g. Psalm 42, Confiteor) while the Choir is singing the Introit or other Propers? Or should be be following along...

And as I said on the Eastern Catholic forum: Like, WOW*!* One of the main gripes I’ve had since moving to Canada five months ago is the utter lack of solemnity which accompanies the Ordinary Form Masses. I was willing to grin and bear it till this year’s Christmas Eve Mass, which was a...

Like, WOW!!! It’s one of the things I’ve wanted to do since moving to Canada. I attended at the Ukrainian Catholic parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Calgary. Beautiful church. Just a minor quibble, there were a few people kneeling during the Anaphora. I guess it’s a little...

Is there any personal Missal that has readings from the Canadian Lectionary? So far all the Missals I’ve seen available are from the US Lectionary or the UK Lectionary. It seems to me Canada is kinda short in liturgical supplies, or maybe I’m not looking in the right places. Hints, anyone...

Hi Easterns, Question about incense. During my pilgrimage to the Holy Land, I noticed that the Eastern Orthodox churches had a distinctive scent to their incense, which I liked very much. Although I’m fine with the scent we use in my own Latin churches, I was wondering. Short of actually buying...

Hi all, I might be moving to Calgary, Alberta within the year. One regret I have is leaving my liturgical services here in Cebu, Philippines. I do wish to continue in the new place, but that will only be possible if the priests are as reverent with their Masses as my rector here. Any hints...

Hi, Quick question. Which is the better compact RSV (quality, typeset, binding)? The one published by Ignatius Press or the one by Scepter? Is the typesetting for either of these still the same as the one used by the blue Ignatius Bible? thanks much.

A Filipina UK resident refused chemotherapy and abortion so as to save the life of her unborn son. She survived long enough to see him. [news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051209/wl_uk_afp/brita(name removed by moderator)hilippines_051209184335](http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051209/wl_uk_afp/brita(name...

Hi all. Sorry for the cross-post, but I got no answers in Spirituality, so maybe I thought I’d ask the regulars in Liturgy instead. I noticed that Scepter Publishers’ “Handbook of Prayers” has a section entitled “Blessings.” Are these blessings taken from the “Book of Blessings”? And if so, are...

I posted a similar question in Spirituality but got no answers whatsoever. Maybe the folks here can help. Are the blessings in the “Handbook of Prayer” (J. Socias, ed.) from Scepter Publishers taken from the “Book of Blessings”? Also, are they approved for use by laity like many of those in the...

Hi all, What’s the complete list of countries that approve either “Divine Office” or “Daily Prayer from the Divine Office”? I know there’s England and Wales, Australia, New Zealand, but what are the others? In particular, is it approved for the Philippines?

Hi all. I’m looking for a prayer book that contains not only devotional prayers but also those that can be used for various occasions. I noticed that the Scepter Publishers’ *Handbook of Prayers *has a section of blessings for such occassions. Question is, are these blessings from the *Book of...