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The gift of life-giving water

Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2011 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

My dearest friends, gathered with me on this holy night – Happy Easter! We gather tonight after forty long days in the desert, reflecting on our sinfulness, our brokenness and ultimately our betrayal of God by His people. Over these … Continue reading →

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Laetare Sunday

Posted on Sunday, April 3, 2011 by Father Maurer (Leave a comment)

Today we celebrate ‘Laetare’ Sunday, taken from the entrance antiphon which begins ‘Rejoice Jerusalem’. As we enter the half-way point of Lent, we have reason to rejoice. Today’s readings offer reminders of another of the reasons we have to rejoice. … Continue reading →

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Significance of the liturgy

Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 by Father Maurer (8 Comments)

Priests are by default liturgists. This isn’t to say that they are by default good liturgists, but that every priest by virtue of his preparation and role in persona Christi capitis has an understanding, an appreciation, an attachment to the … Continue reading →

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