Links and Resources
Appearing on the Chicago Public radio program, Eight Forty-Eight, listen to Edward Foley share his thoughts on the sacrament of Communion against the backdrop of Cardinal Francis George asking all Chicago-area pastors to deny Communion to gay Catholics wearing rainbow sashes.
A series of reports issued by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops emphasizing that the denial of Communion must be the last resort and that "such decisions rest with the individual bishop."
Site that explains the importance of this ancient city in which archaeological excavations have uncovered a painted synagogue and an early Christian house church.
Provides a brief introduction to this early Christian historian and philosopher, and links to a number of important texts he wrote.
A Roman Catholic explanation and background of this complex concept.
Complete texts of the documents that came out of this important ecumenical council.
The 1910 decree issued by Pope Pius X on the sacraments of First Communion.
Complete texts of the constitutions, decrees, and encyclicals that came out of this modernizing force in the Catholic Church.
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Saliers is the William R. Cannon Distinguished Professor of Theology and Worship at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. His books include, Worship Come to Its Senses and A Song to Sing, A Life to Live.
Foley is a Capuchin priest, Professor of Liturgy and Music, and Director of the Ecumenical Doctor of Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He was a founder of the executive committee of the Catholic Academy of Liturgy.
