Monthly Archives: July 2013

Blessing of the Automobiles

Posted on July 21, 2013 by admin

It is a custom of Eastern Christians to have their cars and other modes of transportation blessed both when newly acquired and on or near the feast of the Prophet Elias (or Elijah as he is sometimes called), as the … Continue reading →

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May I receive Communion?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by admin

May I receive Communion? If you are a practicing and communing Catholic in good standing with the church (confessed recently and as needed, kept the appropriate Communion fast, married in the church if applicable, all the usual stuff) then you … Continue reading →

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Eastern Catholics Communing in a Roman Mass

Posted on July 6, 2013 by admin

Just in time for your summer travels! Those of you traveling to areas where the priests aren’t familiar with Eastern Catholicism can now print off a guide that hits all the important points about Eastern Catholic faithful communing in Roman … Continue reading →

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May I go to Confession?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by admin

May I confess in a Catholic Church or rite other than my own? Yes, you may. All Catholics in the area are welcome to confess at St. Sophia, either at a regularly offered time before services, by talking to the … Continue reading →

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Eastern Catholics at a Roman Mass

Posted on July 6, 2013 by admin

When Eastern Catholics Commune at a Roman Catholic Mass This pamphlet is primarily intended to be a teaching document for seminaries and formation houses. It is secondarily designed to be easily printed and carried with traveling Eastern Catholics. With that … Continue reading →

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What should I expect?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by admin

What should I expect? The people at St. Sophia’s tend to be laid-back and practical. Parishioners will most likely give you space to explore and take things at your own pace, and they’ll be happy to answer any questions you … Continue reading →

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Frequency of Confession

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

Frequency of Confession for Eastern Catholics The following should help Eastern Catholics determine when they should seek sacramental confession, that is, the Mystery of Repentance. The Scriptures teach that there is a basic undercurrent of sin in everyone’s life, “for … Continue reading →

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About Confessing

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

Confessing in the Ukrainian Church It is presumed that a penitent will have properly prepared for the Confession by prayer, fasting, and an examination of conscience. Pre-Confession prayers usually include Psalm 50 (Have mercy upon me, O God…) and a … Continue reading →

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Examination of Conscience

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

An Examination of Conscience and Catechetical Summary The Sacrament of Repentance requires a sincere review of our life in the form of an examination of conscience. The following is intended to help us make such an examination, which should be … Continue reading →

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How to Confess

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

Manner of Making Confession in the Byzantine Churches (Short Form, Ukrainian Tradition) With head uncovered, approach the priest. Facing the icon of Christ or, if one is not available, the Gospel book and the cross: Cross yourself twice. Kiss the Gospel … Continue reading →

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