tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post6854052556344710152..comments2024-03-27T15:47:46.091-05:00Comments on Pastoral Meanderings: An exercise in cuteness or catechesis...Pastor Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-71106423665841832952012-04-28T14:38:08.658-05:002012-04-28T14:38:08.658-05:00Let the father bring the son to the Altar. He wou...Let the father bring the son to the Altar. He would be able to witness firsthand the example being set by the father.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-78263029904928042362012-04-28T14:37:42.314-05:002012-04-28T14:37:42.314-05:00Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to him ...Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.<br /><br />Nuff SaidFallhikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558598370555827002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-22202266394397579602012-04-28T11:31:37.075-05:002012-04-28T11:31:37.075-05:00Excellent article, Pastor. Thanks for reminding ...Excellent article, Pastor. Thanks for reminding us all of the right reasons for this commendable practice.Philliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715953453920138624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-66286924939091814842012-04-28T08:05:56.516-05:002012-04-28T08:05:56.516-05:00I don't have issue with children coming to the...I don't have issue with children coming to the Altar for a blessing. Such was not the practice when I was growing up (children remained in the pew under the watchful eyes of other adults around them when mom and dad went up for Communion). I would almost wager, however, that those who advocate such a practice under the belief that refraining helps build anticipation for and special-ness in the Sacrament for children or others, offer the same "reasoning" for less regular celebrations of the Sacrament itself (meaning anything less than weekly celebrations).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-3432765235682864812012-04-28T07:40:02.572-05:002012-04-28T07:40:02.572-05:00I've not encountered people who are hostile to...I've not encountered people who are hostile to blessing folk at communion but it makes you wonder what they think happens when someone is blessed. Is it just a pastoral action devoid of consequence or meaning? What do they then believe when absolution is pronounced?David Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966977894876326659noreply@blogger.com