From John P. Maloney re liturgy. (Letters to the Edtitor).Father Bedard's article was interesting, dealing as it does with what we believe (lex credendi), and how we pray/worship (lex orandi), (Jan/ Feb 2002, P. 36). One of his starting points Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the was the reported lack of belief in the Real Presence. Missing was the first question: Where is the teaching for the Real Presence, and both lex orandi and lex credendi? My own humble contribution is to continue doing hymns which emphasize the truths and the attitudes which I was taught. I insist, whenever I am singing or playing, that there must be a Eucharistic hymn at Communion communion: see Eucharist; Lord's Supper. time. What I am trying to convey is encapsulated encapsulated Localized Oncology adjective Confined to a specific area, surrounded by a thin layer of fibrous tissue; encapsulation generally refers to a tumor confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. See Islet encapsulation. in the following hymn text: "In this sacrament sacrament [Lat.,=something holy], an outward sign of something sacred. In Christianity, a sacrament is commonly defined as having been instituted by Jesus and consisting of a visible sign of invisible grace. , sweet Jesus, Thou dost give thy Flesh and Blood, And Thy soul and Godhead also, Yes, dear Jesus, I believe it, And with all my heart, I love Thee, Thou dost give Thy Flesh and Blood, as our own most precious food. And Thy presence I adore a·dore v. a·dored, a·dor·ing, a·dores v.tr. 1. To worship as God or a god. 2. To regard with deep, often rapturous love. See Synonyms at revere1. 3. , Make us love Thee more and more." Should the 'moderns' have different cultural, musical tastes, it is irrelevant; we all must believe in the Real Presence as this hymn suggests. Kingston, ON |
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