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Whaddaya mean, "self-appointed??

By Phil Lawler ( bio - articles - email ) | Apr 01, 2003

If you're baptized and confirmed, what more "appointment" do you need?

Phil Lawler has been a Catholic journalist for more than 30 years. He has edited several Catholic magazines and written eight books. Founder of Catholic World News, he is the news director and lead analyst at CatholicCulture.org. See full bio.

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Wed11 March
Lent

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent

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Today we have a venerable Lenten Mass. This Mass is best understood by remembering that the ancient catechumens (or prospective converts) used to come for instructions to the first part of Lenten Masses. The catechumens heard the readings and homily, and then left the church. The offertory procession and remainder…

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