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Kneeling at the consecration is not optional for Roman Catholics.  If a priest says that you need not kneel, he is sinning.  If a bishop says you need not kneel, he is sinning.  They have no such authority.  Roman Catholics must kneel during the consecration unless prevented by lack of space, health, or another good reason.  Not having kneelers is NOT a good reason, nor an excuse.

It is clear to all believers that when a problem about the faith comes up it is not only the heretical person who is condemned but also the person who is in a position to correct the heresy of others and fails to do so.

-From the 5th Ecumenical Council (Constantinople 553 AD)

According to pope Benedict XVI, “to speak to find applause, to speak orienting oneself to what men wish to hear, to speak in obedience to the dictatorship of common opinions, is considered  a type of prostitution of words and soul” 

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The wake is on Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 5 from 7-9pm at Holoman Brown funeral home on Kempsville Road near St. Mark’s.  The Legion prayers will be said at 7:30 on Wednesday.  The funeral will take place Friday at 10am at Saint Gregory’s and therewill be a reception to follow.

Sr. Julita passed away Tuesday, October 2.  She had been an active member of Our Lady of the Rosary until for health reasons she had to become an auxiliary just a few months ago.

 More information to come as far as funeral arrangements.  All active members are encouraged to attend funeral services.  Please pray for the repose of her soul.

It is often thought that the the use of reason is required to receive the sacraments.  The idea is that someone must understand the sacrament in order to receive it.  This is obsured, as all the sacraments are mysteries and are beyond our ability to understand. 

According to the Council of Trent, “That infants and children not yet come to the use of reason may not only validly but even fruitfully receive the Blessed Eucharist is now the universally received opinion.” The reception of Holy Communion by baptized and confirmed children, is clearly supported by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well, it cites the very words of Jesus Christ for support, recalling the Lord’s words: “Let the children come to me, do not hinder them.” (more…)