".. fruit of the vine and work of human hands.."
What if we put more into this "work of human hands" stuff than a bi-monthly order from the cheapest liturgical supply company?
What if each parish had sacred places devoted to the cultivation of heaven on earth?
What if your home did?
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The following articles will hopefully get the ball rolling with individual posts in these areas:
The form of the offertory prayer and communion's matter.
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"I am the vine.." Biblical imagery and analogy. (And some beginging nuts and bolts of making wine.)
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"The kingdom of heaven is like a field.." (and small scale grain growing, baking)
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Sacramental form, structures, and devotional aids flowing from the heart of the church tradition...
Effects on the home, culture, and world..
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Effects on the Church..
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Outdoor Holy water fount; viaduct; gardens tended by
parishioners
Hallowed wheat "fields" and vinyards
both on home properties and on Church grounds