Diocesan News
Something different at the beginning of Mass
The Collect and the Trinity
Brothers and sisters, you might note that as of Ash Wednesday the word “one” has been removed from the Church’s formal opening prayer at Mass. The Collect is the prayer the celebrant recites after the Gloria is finished, or in Lent, after the Penitential Rite. Previously the opening prayer to Mass typically would have ended with a phrase such as “… Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ONE God forever and ever.” I suspect that deleting the word “one” may sound a little strange to our ears until we grow accustomed to it.
The reason for the change follows a recent directive from the Vatican addressed to all English-speaking churches. That word “one” is not found in the translations of the original Latin into other modern languages. For this reason it was deemed important to bring our celebration into conformity with the rest of the world’s translations.
May God bless you as you enter into the Season of Lent.
+Edward J. Weisenburger
Celebrate!
St. Ambrose School
This was the year to think outside the box and come up with creative ideas for the week, and the school raised to the challenge by launching some fun and new ways to celebrate during these unusual circumstances. Read more
Celebrate!
Immaculate Heart School
Recognizing that this family extends beyond the campus gates, the school’s principal and faculty guided the students in celebrating our parishes, our community, our nation, our priests and religious, and our teachers. Students drew pictures and cards for the Oro Valley Fire and Police Departments and brought in food and clothing to help those in need served by Casa Maria and Interfaith Community Services. Read more
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As Perseverance, the latest probe on Mars, gears up to send to Earth high-definition images, video and audio of its surroundings, one papal astronomer said he hoped the fresh new discoveries will inspire future explorers.What really inspired him was Voyager, and the photographs that nobody had ever seen before" of Saturn and its moons and other objects in the solar system. Read more
National News
Biden's immigration plan begins what might be long journey through Congress
Democrats formally introduced one of the most ambitious plans to date to address legal and illegal immigration in the U.S., while at the same time signaling limits for those currently attempting to enter without documentation at the southern border. Read more
New document offers ways to foster Catholic-Methodist relationships
A publication emerging from dialogue between representatives of the U.S. Catholic bishops and the United Methodist Church offers practical helps and words of inspiration for day-to-day lives. Read more
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Noticias
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