"We are travellers…not yet in our native land" – St. Augustine
I was back at a Roman Rite parish today to cover the music ministry. The Gospel Reading this week was the episode where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
A while back my work colleague, Thomas, told me about the Christian music he listened to growing up and he sent me a link to “Lazarus”, a song by an artist called Carmen. It’s a little cheesy and the music is a rather dated, but I’ve got to say I find this song rather charming… 🙂
What’s the big deal with Holy Water?
The creation accounts found in the first and second chapters of Genesis are portions of the Bible with which most Catholics are typically pretty familiar. We actually had a portion read at Mass a couple of weeks ago and we’ll hear a further extract at the Easter Vigil in a couple of weeks’ time.
In today’s post I’d like to draw out a few things we learn about Adam in Genesis. In particular, I’d like to look at the five roles essential to Adam’s identity…
 
We have learnt to take what we want from the buffet of religion
– Mark Hall, Lifestories
I’m really pleased that the media is receptive to Pope Francis, but I am still a bit mystified as to their level of enthusiasm. Pope Francis is certainly more charismatic then Pope Benedict, but he was a shy introverted academic so that’s hardly a surprise! These Popes can’t simply be reduced to soundbites and appearances.
Anyway, if you think you know the last three Popes, I’d invite you to take this quiz form the New York Times where you have to match the quotation to the right Pope…
