In it he makes some great points about the state of vocations in our country and why it is that one Diocese is able to create a disproportionate number of vocation when compared against the rest of the country. It seems to again go at the heart of "lex orandi, lex credendi" the way we act matters, when we act with belief we encourage belief in others. Reverence fosters love and respect for God in the Eucharist, dancing and clapping in the isles, fosters love and respect for dancing and clapping.
A few quotes from the article linked above:
"Everyone seems to have a program to promote, a new strategy to increase vocations, to increase weekly Mass attendance, to keep teens from fleeing the faith… However, what’s not as widely known is that we already have a blueprint for success: the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska"
"The National Catholic Reporter (known as the Fishwrap to Fr. Z readers) once bemoaned that it was as if the “reforms” so prevalent in the aftermath of Vatican II had missed Lincoln altogether. Exactly."
"To a large extent, Lincoln has preserved a male only sanctuary "
"The Holy See wishes to recall that it will always be very appropriate to follow the noble tradition of having boys serve at the altar. As is well known, this has led to a reassuring development of priestly vocations. Thus the obligation to support such groups of altar boys will always continue." - 1994 Letter from the Congregation of Divine WorshipA very good article, read the rest at the link above.
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