Archbishop Emeritus Mancini's Letters/Videos to the Faithful
On Friday, Feb 6 the Supreme Court of Canada struck down sections of the Criminal Code dealing with assisting in suicide. People everywhere have responded in one way or another to this change. The weekend of the ruling Archbishop Mancini shared his own thoughts and response in the his homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
“Sing praises to the Lord who heals the broken-hearted” – Psalm 147
Dear Friends,
Today the gospel shows us Jesus, the healer! He healed Peter’s mother-in-law, and he healed all those who were brought to him that evening. Why did he do that?
His actions are expressions of compassion and care for all human beings and especially for those who suffer. The responsorial psalm invites us to see and recognize the Lord’s passionate care and to be grateful for his attentiveness. As we gather today to celebrate the Eucharist, let us indeed sing and rejoice to the Lord – because he and only he can fully heal the broken-hearted.
January 30, 2012
Dear Friends,
In recent days, following the implementation of the Revised Roman Missal, I have received a significant number of letters from various quarters of the Archdiocese expressing concern, confusion, discontent and consternation about the interpretation of number 43 of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Particularly distressing for some people is the issue of standing from after the consecration until everyone has received communion.
