A Bishop Reflects Upon the Rite of Election

Posted on March 6th, 2009

The Most Reverend Jaime Soto, Bishop of Sacramento, wrote an article titled Faith Journeys of the Elect Strengthen Our Own for his Hope and Joy column in the Sacramento diocesan newspaper: the Catholic Herald.  This reflection of a bishop upon the Rite of Election is a beautiful insight into this ancient and rich liturgy.

Here is a brief quote taken from this article:

“While the ritual may seem very minimal and the recitation of names monotonous, there is a perceived sense of drama for anyone who has attended this rite. For me, this year’s celebration of the Rite of Election was a source of great consolation and hope for our future as a church.”

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