Catholic Faith Exploration
This Lent will see the third exploration of our faith through CaFE. CaFE is an innovative way to get small groups of Catholics thinking, talking and praying about their faith. Instead of parishioners sitting in rows in their parish hall, they sit at tables and are served light refreshments. They then watch a video together and discuss it.
At Blessed Robert Grissold, we are going to share one of these programmes called This is my Body, during six Tuesday evenings after Mass commencing on the 1st March 2009 during Lent. This programme contains a two-part reflection on the Mass together with 5 other talks on the Mass. This series is based on the book by Fr Ian Petit OSB and will inform and inspire. It includes testimonies, interviews, music and opportunities for prayer and discussion. Each session lasts about 1 hour To see a short introduction to this programme, visit the CaFE website here and click on the This is my Body button. The Programme contains the following themed sessions:
The Mass: Meditation Part 1:
Introduction, the Penitential Rite, the Liturgy of The Word, the Creed and The Prayer of the Faithful. There are times for prayerful reflection during the talk.
The Mass: Meditation Part 2: The Preparation of Gifts, Eucharistic prayer, Communion and Dismissal. Each section includes an opportunity for small group discussion.
What is the Mass?
An inspiring and enjoyable look at the Mass with pause points for discussion by Dr Marcellino D’Ambrosio, a Catholic theologian from the USA.
How to Get More out of the Mass: A practical and humorous session by Dr Marcellino D’Ambrosio.
The Eucharist Makes Us Holy: A profound talk given as part of a preached Retreat by Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household.
Knowing God’s Help: A talk by David Payne, Director of CaFE, on how to experience God’s grace in our daily lives, especially through prayer and the Mass.
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