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A California Catholic priest who implied that kneeling during mass is a "mortal sin" has expressed regret for "misuse of the term."
Christian Century, June 27, 2006
A California Catholic priest who implied that kneeling during mass is a "mortal sin" has expressed regret for "misuse of the term." At least 55 elderly parishioners at the Orange County church where Martin Tran is pastor have insisted on kneeling in reverence during some parts of the mass--a practice not in keeping with updated church norms, according to a May 28 article in the Los Angeles Times.
In a church bulletin, Tran said the kneeling Catholics' actions were "clearly rebellion, grave disobedience and mortal sin." Catholic teachings define "mortal sin" as a most serious offense. For centuries, Catholics knelt during the liturgy when the priest held up the chalice and the consecrated bread and said, "Behold the Lamb of God." The Vatican four years ago gave local bishops the option of deciding at certain points whether worshipers should kneel. U.S. bishops have taken the position that standing is just as respectful as kneeling, the Times said.
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