tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post2417702248945130737..comments2024-02-02T19:30:12.868-06:00Comments on Fear Not Little Flock: Why Visit a Byzantine Catholic Church? 7 QuickTakespriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd http://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-60999733903543636222019-06-20T12:08:01.054-05:002019-06-20T12:08:01.054-05:00I went to a Byzantine Catholic Church for the firs...I went to a Byzantine Catholic Church for the first time last Sunday. There isn't one in my state, but I was out of town with my family and there was one where we were.<br />As a cradle Catholic, I have to say I was very impressed. And the parishioners were so welcoming and helpful. If there was one locally, I'd likely be seen there a fair amount.Pat, Marcus & Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097254988446524947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-59256638464995427652016-03-31T17:19:41.943-05:002016-03-31T17:19:41.943-05:00Thank you for writing your blog. I am interested i...Thank you for writing your blog. I am interested in the Eastern Catholic rites. A Roman Catholicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-32332196413282165062012-01-15T10:30:27.436-06:002012-01-15T10:30:27.436-06:00Anonymous- you will be in our prayers- and I would...Anonymous- you will be in our prayers- and I would love to learn more about the OTHER Eastern rites- that's the problem with being in church all the time- it is difficult to get to other places to visitpriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-10612887106590048592012-01-15T06:34:34.032-06:002012-01-15T06:34:34.032-06:00God willing, you will have to wait just a few mont...God willing, you will have to wait just a few months more for that "Coptic priest's wife" blog. Pray for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-46719780737460457392011-07-26T10:57:28.049-05:002011-07-26T10:57:28.049-05:00Thank you, priest's wife. I feel encouraged. T...Thank you, priest's wife. I feel encouraged. There is a Byzantine Catholic Church very near my home, so I guess the next step is to have a chat with the priest. I appreciate your good advice. <br /><br />blessings,<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-19253736094727197762011-07-25T22:58:55.175-05:002011-07-25T22:58:55.175-05:00Hello anonymous! I hope you come back to read this...Hello anonymous! I hope you come back to read this reply to your comment<br /><br />about conversion to the Byzantine rite of the Catholic Church from a non-Catholic Christian denomination---most importantly, your Anglican baptism is valid (if you can't find paperwork, the priest would do a 'provisional' baptism)--then it depends on the eparchy (diocese)<br /><br />My suggestion- attend the closest Eastern rite parish to you for a year and live the liturgical year. This will be difficult because you cannot take the Eucharist and have confession. Please remember that you can participate in the 'sacramentals'- kissing the icon, getting your head annointed, partaking of the blessed (NOT consecrated Eucharist) bread at the end of the Liturgy....I'd like to say more- if you want, send me your email address at remnantofremnant@gmail.com<br /><br />about marriage annulments, it also depends on the size of the eparchy if they have their own tribunal or if they use the services of the nearest Roman rite diocese- I know that one of the priests for the Ruthenians out of Phoeniz Az was studying canon law. <br /><br />I'll be praying for you on your journey!...and be merciful when parishioners are insensitive ;)priest's wifehttp://remnantofremnant.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-1366747134557781012011-07-25T16:10:21.439-05:002011-07-25T16:10:21.439-05:00Hi priest's wife,
Thank you for your kind, we...Hi priest's wife,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind, welcoming tone. I feel drawn to convert to the Byzantine Catholic Church (from Anglicanism). I can't find any information about annulments in the Byzantine rite. My husband was previously married. He isn't interested in conversion. Where I can read more about the process of conversion to the Byzantine rite? Thanks very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-89200577176565216582011-06-13T14:23:08.075-05:002011-06-13T14:23:08.075-05:00Chloe- if you are bringing a group- call ahead- ma...Chloe- if you are bringing a group- call ahead- maybe the priest can give a little talk after- you can tell them 'priest's wife' suggested it;)priest's wifehttp://remnantofremnant.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-2622171959008515702011-06-13T13:14:51.353-05:002011-06-13T13:14:51.353-05:00Great, thanks! We've since decided to plan a f...Great, thanks! We've since decided to plan a field trip with my young adult group and are passing an EWTN video around for everyone to check out.Chloenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-74595211513892399452011-06-12T00:07:03.365-05:002011-06-12T00:07:03.365-05:00Chloe- say hi to Fr Kurt Burnett- if he is thereChloe- say hi to Fr Kurt Burnett- if he is therepriest's wifehttp://remnantofremnant.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-47147453737338531142011-06-12T00:03:33.112-05:002011-06-12T00:03:33.112-05:00Chloe- I'm glad you are going to visit- usuall...Chloe- I'm glad you are going to visit- usually they provide missals to use during the Divine Liturgy...if someone doesn't give you one, ask for onepriest's wifehttp://remnantofremnant.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-10736137651931931432011-06-11T21:45:05.753-05:002011-06-11T21:45:05.753-05:00I discovered your blog yesterday and have been dev...I discovered your blog yesterday and have been devouring your posts! My family is Roman Catholic, but after sharing what I learned, we agreed we would like to attend Divine Liturgy at our local Byzantine Catholic Cathedral (http://www.ststephenbyzantine.org).<br /><br />You've mentioned bringing "a book" along, but I was wondering if there was a specific title you would recommend? I've found a few online guides, but is there an equivalent of a Missal we should be on the look-out for?<br /><br /><br />Thank you for your beautiful blog! :)Chloenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-84128367317536642142011-03-11T13:50:55.528-06:002011-03-11T13:50:55.528-06:00Jamie- I don't know where you live, so I don&#...Jamie- I don't know where you live, so I don't know the closest Eastern-rite parish to you :)<br />My husband has 2 missions- one Liturgy is almost all 'old-country' language, but the gospel and homily is in both languages- the other mission is almost all English. It just really depends on the community.<br />My biggest advice- make sure you have a book to follow along and then just go with the flow- one thing to remember is that the Eucharist is given with both species together (Body and Blood)- also, if you have small children who have not received their First Communion, have them come up with their finger across their lips (like saying shhh)- then the priest will bless them and not give them Communion.priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-61719616139853111182011-03-11T11:55:38.887-06:002011-03-11T11:55:38.887-06:00Hi! I'm a Latin-rite Catholic, and I've be...Hi! I'm a Latin-rite Catholic, and I've been dying to go to a Divine Liturgy for awhile now, but I'm a bit nervous for some reason. I'm almost completely ignorant about what happens during the Divine Liturgy. Is it prayed in English? I don't mind if it's in another language (I love the TLM) as long as I can follow along somehow. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your blog! I really enjoy learning about Eastern Catholicism!Jamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-36541459605342859312011-02-05T14:26:01.100-06:002011-02-05T14:26:01.100-06:00Devin- Thanks for the link- pretty interesting... ...Devin- Thanks for the link- pretty interesting... :)priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-1251945424607872132011-02-05T13:46:00.022-06:002011-02-05T13:46:00.022-06:00When I was in the process of becoming Catholic and...When I was in the process of becoming Catholic and being led to the Byzantine rite one article that helped me was actually from an Orthodox priest's wife. It's called, 12 Things I Wish I'd Known... it's an article talking about things to know about visiting an Orthodox Church. The nice thing is that most of it applies to the Byzantine rite Catholic parishes. :)<br /><br />Here's the article link: http://www.frederica.com/12-things/<br /><br />In other amusing news, when the Mrs. and I moved to the East Coast, we ended up buying a house less than 5 miles from Presbytera Fredrica's parish! :DDevinhttp://www.geekcatholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-64442773851173638902011-01-25T15:14:13.278-06:002011-01-25T15:14:13.278-06:00Dress however you feel comfortable- one suggestion...Dress however you feel comfortable- one suggestion- make sure you have a book to follow along! You might have to look around and/or ask someone who is sitting in the front. I hope they will be welcoming- after all I have said...:)priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-75273314735200946502011-01-25T15:10:03.327-06:002011-01-25T15:10:03.327-06:00You know, there's a Byzantine Parish down a fe...You know, there's a Byzantine Parish down a few miles from us and in fact it is within a block of a Roman Catholic Church. It's a beautiful building with the gold domes right smack dab in the middle of a down town that has an old west feel to it. It definitely stands out and we've always been intrigued to go there and experience it but not sure what to do or how we should dress or how long will it be. We dress kind of casual at our parish.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574404020737651409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-90558803155963081542011-01-24T23:45:38.792-06:002011-01-24T23:45:38.792-06:00Holy buckets, someone is angry! That's okay; ...Holy buckets, someone is angry! That's okay; I'll pray for him (her?). These same reasons, the beauty and richness of tradition are what draws me to the idea of attending our FSSP Parish in town; to hear the Mass in Latin according to what is now called the extraordinary form. Thank you for teaching! I love to learn!Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144780265730192629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-62450220797029281812011-01-03T18:35:50.483-06:002011-01-03T18:35:50.483-06:00Allie- You might try byzcath.orgAllie- You might try byzcath.orgpriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-31534457328627664392011-01-03T18:07:23.738-06:002011-01-03T18:07:23.738-06:00Sorry that this comment is a little late, but I...Sorry that this comment is a little late, but I've been interested in visiting an Eastern Catholic rite church for a while, and I'm not quite sure how to go about finding one. Is there something like masstimes.org for Eastern rite churches?Alliehttp://hereisthechurch.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-3641897004850872652010-11-27T20:59:27.270-06:002010-11-27T20:59:27.270-06:00I still want to visit a Byzantine Parish.. When my...I still want to visit a Byzantine Parish.. When my dad converted, its what he wanted to convert too (but only Roman in the area). That plus a few other things led to me want to visit our Maronite Parish here when I found it... and I ended up staying/marrying there lol. Love it, but would love to see others too still. A lot of your reasons apply w/ us too :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-39376248472761752242010-10-14T16:05:10.582-05:002010-10-14T16:05:10.582-05:00I do love Sting. So mellow; such good background ...I do love Sting. So mellow; such good background music. I don't think I've heard of that album- I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498320007390028812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-76047330144322603232010-10-12T19:23:12.423-05:002010-10-12T19:23:12.423-05:00Martha- I looked at your profile info and see that...Martha- I looked at your profile info and see that you like Sting's Songs from the Labyrinth- you have got to get his album from 2 years ago (?)- On a Winter's Night- you will love itpriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-61787354280434866052010-10-12T16:43:27.458-05:002010-10-12T16:43:27.458-05:00He is! I do love the Easter Vigil. I've sat ...He is! I do love the Easter Vigil. I've sat through years of RCIA confirmations during that beautiful Mass, and practically cried because I was so happy for them, and because I wished my husband would've been among them. Every year I've prayed that the next would be it. All in God's time, I guess! ;)<br /><br />Must've been amazing to have your whole family joining at once!<br /><br />My husband jokes that if only he weren't already baptized... he'd be scot-free! Doesn't it wipe away all sin, and even the effects of sin, like a plenary indulgence? But, of course, he'll have First Reconciliation, and that's pretty amazing.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498320007390028812noreply@blogger.com