tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post8059233673624176379..comments2024-03-25T11:09:41.538-04:00Comments on a minor friar blog: A Dubium for the Feast of St. BrigidBrother Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-73850853441822879942012-01-31T20:21:00.677-05:002012-01-31T20:21:00.677-05:00I agree with the other people who posted comments:...I agree with the other people who posted comments: celebrating St. Bridid at Gate of Heaven parish seems appropriate, both from a liturgical and pastoral perspective. I would only add that, perhaps, it makes more sense to celebrate the Mass as a Memorial (at which the readings for the feria can be used) as opposed to a Solemnity (which obliges that the Gloria and the Creed be recited/sang and proper readings be used) which would seem appropriate at the parish named in her honor. This allows Gate of Heaven to celebrate St. Brigid, while respecting St. Brigid's parish right to celebrate the day with greater solemnity because she is their patron.Arlennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-69919097038699744362012-01-31T19:45:47.811-05:002012-01-31T19:45:47.811-05:00My vote would be to say the Mass for Saint Brigid ...My vote would be to say the Mass for Saint Brigid at both parishes. Both parishes are distinctly separate, yet both are located in South Boston which is distinctly Irish. With her being a patron saint of Ireland, I don’t think Southie’s will complain. Also being a Saint, Brigid must have passed through the gates of heaven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-46410335236758910082012-01-31T19:15:31.447-05:002012-01-31T19:15:31.447-05:00Thanks for the comments!Thanks for the comments!Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-83932211600384783942012-01-31T18:58:17.814-05:002012-01-31T18:58:17.814-05:00From a strictly legal perspective you are of cours...From a strictly legal perspective you are of course free to offer the mass of St. Brigid at Gate of Heaven. "On the weekdays in Ordinary Time, it is possible to choose either a weekday Mass,<br />or the Mass of an optional memorial which happens to occur on that day, or the Mass of any Saint listed in the Martyrology for that day, or a Mass for Various Needs, or a Votive Mass."<br /><br />From a pastoral perspective, it would seem to me that the question turns on the lived reality of the two communities at this time. Would the congregation at Gate of Heaven view this as celebrating together with their sister community in a show of support, collegiality, and common cause? Would they view it as an imposition and a surreptitious attempt to be assimilated into another community? How long have the two communities share a single pastor and single administration? How have the people reacted to this reality?Brian Garcia-Luensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12187065720394137750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-44713252679101414252012-01-31T18:23:14.084-05:002012-01-31T18:23:14.084-05:00It somehow cheers this ex-pagan up a great deal to...It somehow cheers this ex-pagan up a great deal to be wished a happy Imbolc by a Franciscan! Happy St. Bridget's Day to you, Father.Statiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521790402991743075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-83731970985118396822012-01-31T18:21:15.408-05:002012-01-31T18:21:15.408-05:00This non-sacerdotal but liturgically-minded guy wo...This non-sacerdotal but liturgically-minded guy would offer the Mass for St. Brigid both places. Not only would it help to promote unity between the parishes, but I think that any opportunity to go "beyond" an ordinary feria is an opportunity that shouldn't be missed.Tchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388784325608457371noreply@blogger.com