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NanaR
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| Location: | Kentucky USA |
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| First Name: | Ruth | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Born JW, born-again Catholic (Tiber Swim Team 2008) |
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Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2007 10:13 am |
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Friends,
While reading in another section the replies to a question about annointing of the sick, I saw a mention of something called a "healing Mass".
Can someone tell me under what circumstances these Masses take place? How would I find one? What is the difference between this Mass and the normal Sunday or weekday Mass?
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Ruth
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When you bend down to help someone up, that is the best exercise for your heart. -- Fr. Noe, 2007
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CajunRick
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| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | Houma, Louisiana USA |
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Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2007 10:30 am |
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NanWhile reading in another section the replies to a question about annointing of the sick, I saw a mention of something called a "healing Mass".
Can someone tell me under what circumstances these Masses take place? How would I find one? What is the difference between this Mass and the normal Sunday or weekday Mass
It is a normal mass except that the readings and prayers may be different, with an emphasis on healing and acceptance. Often special prayers may be offered for the sick, and the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may be offered after the homily.
Masses may be offered for many purposes (for peace, in thanksgiving, as memorials, for a good harvest, for protection during hurricane season, etc.). These are called "votive" masses and may be offered on almost any weekday. Some votive masses can be offered on certain Sundays, but generally a Sunday liturgy uses the readings of the day even if it is a healing mass.
Some parishes offer them monthly, some annually, some not at all. You can call your parish office to see if there is one scheduled nearby, or check your bulletin or parish Catholic newspaper.
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Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand. - Augustine
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Katy
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| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | DFW, Texas USA |
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| First Name: | Katy | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Non-denom/Bible churches, Catholic since Easter 2005 |
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Posted: Fri Jun 15th, 2007 10:35 am |
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Hi Ruth-
At my church, they don't call it a "healing Mass", but at the Friday noon weekday Mass they do have Anointing of the Sick after the homily instead of the prayers of the faithful. The anointings and accompanying prayers are very beautiful.
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