tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post388764566314682559..comments2023-04-17T05:59:18.247-05:00Comments on The Unprofitable Servant: Liturgy in the Language of Our LordUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-1077592669327035822013-01-05T14:58:16.771-06:002013-01-05T14:58:16.771-06:00Ah, Daniel, don't be jealous, use it as incent...Ah, Daniel, don't be jealous, use it as incentive to visit us sometime. We have a Greek Orthodox cathedral within a mile of our house and not too much further away, a Russian Orthodox church. Where we lived when I grew up, I could see the "onion" dome from my house. Some day when time permits I would like to witness all of these liturgies. peace, JoyceTLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-15767990954000138682013-01-05T14:28:15.906-06:002013-01-05T14:28:15.906-06:00I'm glad you enjoyed the Maronite liturgy (I b...I'm glad you enjoyed the Maronite liturgy (I believe their official name for it is Holy Qurbana), and I must admit that I'm jealous of the fact that you have one so close. I've long loved the various Eastern Catholic liturgies. It's a shame that many of us Romans don't know them well. The Byzantine liturgy is also very beautiful, and worth attending.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105420990294820012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-65298703811082614432013-01-05T11:01:29.182-06:002013-01-05T11:01:29.182-06:00Well Kathy one day you and your hubby will just ha...Well Kathy one day you and your hubby will just have to take a trip East to see some of these beautiful places :) Happy and blessed New Year to you and your family.TLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-16419421789185910482013-01-05T08:56:14.712-06:002013-01-05T08:56:14.712-06:00I was telling my husband about this church. It sou...I was telling my husband about this church. It sounds and looks beautiful. Kathy Felsted Usherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471923897561942341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-24106546165952292882013-01-05T00:11:14.754-06:002013-01-05T00:11:14.754-06:00Actually, my dear, I remember that very well :) I...Actually, my dear, I remember that very well :) I won't rehash that "debate" LOL :) A few years back my youngest met a priest who was given faculties to celebrate Mass in the Maronite rite, even though he is a diocesan priest. When she invited him to come to the TLM one Sunday, he teased her and told her Jesus never spoke Latin and if she wanted to hear Mass in His language, she should go the Maronite-rite. Again, to me, it's not the language, it's liturgy and how it's celebrated. As for the sign of peace, the priest and the altar server exchanged some kind of gesture, and then the altar server came down into the congregation and with his hands in the shape of a triangle, laid his hands on top of mine. It was very brief and with as many Trinitarian references as the Mass contained (something I forgot to mention in the post) I suspect it has something to do with the Trinity. Not sure what would have happened if more people showed up. TLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-76677208017781757452013-01-04T23:39:59.201-06:002013-01-04T23:39:59.201-06:00Joyce, your readers might be interested in this li...Joyce, your readers might be interested in this list of Maronite Churches across the USA:<br />http://www.stmaron.org/addr.htmlMannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-79217519807802878492013-01-04T23:31:31.145-06:002013-01-04T23:31:31.145-06:00That is fantastic! If you remember (I doubt you d...That is fantastic! If you remember (I doubt you do) our debate a while back on why I thought the Latin Mass shouldn't be the only language of the liturgy, one of my points was that Christ didn't speak in Latin. He spoke in Aramaic, and I made the tongue-in-cheek remark that Mass in heaven would be in Aramaic and that they would hand out Rosetta Stone tapes for us to learn at the pearly gates...lol. I had no idea there was anyone that did the liturgy in Aramaic. I have to try to find a Maronite Church to experience it. It sounds heavenly!<br /><br />LOL at your characterization of our sign of the peace. But how do they do it differently?Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-36654127280267380662013-01-04T23:10:04.304-06:002013-01-04T23:10:04.304-06:00Hi Patricia, see my response to Caroline above reg...Hi Patricia, see my response to Caroline above regarding how blessed I am to live where I do. I would imagine Philadelphia is not unlike other large cities in that regard. In NYC there is at least one evening TLM. We don't have that - YET. There's always hope. Peace +TLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-72205707188784213892013-01-04T23:08:16.469-06:002013-01-04T23:08:16.469-06:00Some years ago the nun I mentioned did Cenacle Pra...Some years ago the nun I mentioned did Cenacle Prayer for Priests on Monday evenings. I went for awhile until, for reasons unknown, it was discontinued. It was the most peaceful hour I've ever spent. Sister has a most beautiful simple yet haunting voice and you could just close your eyes, listen to her pray the Rosary and then sing Salve Regina at the conclusion. I really am so fortunate to live in proximity to so many churches and shrines. As much as I think I would like to move to Lancaster, I would not be able to leave this neighborhood simply because of the access I have these sacred places. Peace + TLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-10116347043839028132013-01-04T22:56:53.108-06:002013-01-04T22:56:53.108-06:00Joyce, it sounds so beautiful. I think Father Mit...Joyce, it sounds so beautiful. I think Father Mitch Pacwa (EWTN) celebrates the Marionite Rite in his parish. He often speaks of it.<br />You are blessed to live in a large city where there are so many possibilities for the Sacraments. Except for Tuesdays, it's almost impossible to find an evening weekday Mass around here. One of the things I love about traveling is that it is often easier to find a daily Mass to attend.<br /><br />Yes...pictures! That would be awesome...so glad you found this beautiful Mass. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544210857236830904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-88461231253933011902013-01-04T21:33:03.240-06:002013-01-04T21:33:03.240-06:00Joyce, I continue to pray that one day we will hav...Joyce, I continue to pray that one day we will have a faithful orthodox parish somewhere close enough for us to attend regularly. Our diocese remains bent towards modernism. <br />I look forward to the photo's if you return to this Mass.. I would have had to tear myself away, too. <br />Blessings + Carolinehttp://www.bellofthewanderer.comnoreply@blogger.com