Posted on 10/15/2009 8:39:02 AM PDT by Salvation
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Religious commemorations, especially the Eucharistic Sacrifice. Unlike other memorials, however, the Mass is no ordinary commemoration. It does recall the mysteries of Christ's life and particularly his Crucifixion. The Mass, however, "is no more empty commemoration of the passion and death of Jesus Christ, but a true and proper act of sacrifice, whereby the High Priest by an unbloody immolation offers Himself a most acceptable victim to the eternal Father, as He died upon the cross" (Pope Pius XII, Mediator Dei, 68). (Etym. Latin memorialis, belonging to memory, from memoria, memory.)
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Often you will see the word “Memorial” in the title of one of the Daily Readings’ posts.
For example, today is the commemoration/Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus, formerly, St. Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Doctor of the Church.
On a Memorial, the priest uses the Sacramentary for that day, invoking special prayers during the Mass that commenorate the Saint.
On an Optional Memorial, the priest may choose to follow those specific prayers for that saint or may do a regular Mass of the season. Yesterday was the Optional Memorial of St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr.
I always mention the “memorial” if there’s one listed when we read the daily lectionary, and sometimes we look up the saint.
When did they change St. Theresa’s name?
In my experience there is usually very little mention of that day’s saint(s) at daily mass, slightly more of there is “major” saint on that day. I often wish the priest would spend some time talking about what we can learn from the saints. Sort of a “practical guide to a Christian life”.
My pastor does talk about the saints-of-the-day. He’s quite intellectual, with a real taste for history. In one homily at a weekday evening Mass (we were setting up for choir practice) he started, “I’m sure you’ve all heard of Cicero, and remember that he wrote ...”.
Excellent knowledge of Scripture, too. I wish I heard more of his talks, but he doesn’t speak Spanish, so our Puerto Rican deacon usually preaches at the Spanish Mass. Maybe I’ll suggest that Father start a monthly lecture series, or something like that.
A couple years ago or so when they changed St. Therese of Lisieux to St. Therese of the Child Jesus — they changed St. Teresa of Avila to St. Teresa of Jesus.
Don’t know why, but maybe it will go back to the older form with the new lectionary/sacramentary, etc.
Your guess is as good as mine.
Our priest passed on both readings today and gave us a full education about St. Teresa of Avila. We are so blessed.
It causes confusion and breaks continuity. This is not a good thing.
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