My Dear Brothers:
"...a critical time..."
During the General Administration's visit, brothers have asked about the status of Blessed Father Chaminade's cause for canonization. Bro. Michael McAward begins with "it's a critical time . . ." Critical because a 727-page summary of medical and personal testimony has been given to the medical council of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. This board will examine the case and vote on whether there is a medical explanation for Rachel Baumgartner Lozano's cure from the Askin's tumor in 2004. Read the letter from Fr. Antonio Gasc�n, our postulator general, on page 3 of Via Latina 22.
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Rachel Lozano with Fr. Solma,
Bro. McAward and Fr. Meyer
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Please remember this intention in the intercessions of Morning and Evening Prayer, or consider recitation of the "Prayer for Canonization" found in Prayers for Marianists on page 36.
Two other good reads
"In These or Similar Words: Praying and Crafting the Language of the Liturgy" by Paul Turner is an excellent book that helps readers understand the difficulty of the new translation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal. The glossary of challenging (my word) words found in Chapter 3 is worth the price. Order the book.
"The Spiritual Meaning of the Liturgy: School of Prayer, Source of Life" by Godffredo Boselli, a Benedictine monk. He says, "I am increasingly convinced that the decisive question that demands an answer from us is not so much how believers experience the liturgy, but whether believers live from the liturgy they celebrate." Order the book.
Another rosary opportunity
Bro. Dennis Schmitz shared a new approach to the rosary created by David Haas, "The Rosary of Saint James." This version stresses closeness to Mary, contemplation and service using the Letter of Saint James and the Magnificat.
With fraternal affection,
