Posted on 11/21/2012 9:14:12 AM PST by marshmallow
‘If the Church is to flourish in the world today, if the New Evangelization is to really take root, if we are to truly build a culture of life, holiness must begin with us,’ the new Lincoln, Neb., bishop said in his homily.
LINCOLN, Neb. — As he was installed in the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., on Wednesday, Bishop James Conley stressed the need for bishops and all Catholics to be holy so that the Gospel will impact the culture and the Church will prosper.
“My brother bishops, there is nothing more important for a bishop than the care of souls,” he said in his Nov. 20 homily. “If the Church is to flourish in the world today, if the New Evangelization is to really take root, if we are to truly build a culture of life, holiness must begin with us.”
The installation Mass began at 2pm local time in Lincoln’s Cathedral of the Risen Christ and was broadcast live on EWTN.
Dozens of priests and bishops processed up to the altar. Their procession was flanked by a Knights of Columbus honor guard and followed by the knights and ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
Among the more than 40 archbishops, bishops and abbots in attendance were apostolic nuncio Archbishop Carlo Vigano, emeritus Bishop of Lincoln Fabian Bruskewitz, Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha, Neb., Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia and Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles.
Bishop Conley’s childhood friend, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, was also among the bishops in attendance.
Lincoln’s new bishop focused in his homily on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the sufferings of Jesus Christ.
“Christ crucified is the beautiful and harrowing mystery of our faith. It seems inconceivable, unreasonable and unjust that the God of the universe conquers death......
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I had to smile as I conjured up an image of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre processing up the aisle. Horses in church? I know, just being silly.
I have to say our church is on fire with the Holy Spirit. Our priest said that he just let the Holy Spirit do His work. Also the emmaus retreats, started in our parish. Those retreats are so needed everywhere. People are spiritually impoverished and don’t even realize it. Bible study and prayer groups are also very active. Emmaus brothers and sisters are alwaysmready to start ministries after a retreat.
I have to say our church is on fire with the Holy Spirit. Our priest said that he just let the Holy Spirit do His work. Also the emmaus retreats, started in our parish. Those retreats are so needed everywhere. People are spiritually impoverished and don’t even realize it. Bible study and prayer groups are also very active. Emmaus brothers and sisters are alwaysmready to start ministries after a retreat.
I have to say our church is on fire with the Holy Spirit. Our priest said that he just let the Holy Spirit do His work. Also the emmaus retreats, started in our parish. Those retreats are so needed everywhere. People are spiritually impoverished and don’t even realize it. Bible study and prayer groups are also very active. Emmaus brothers and sisters are alwaysmready to start ministries after a retreat.
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