Lenten Retreat, Milwaukee Style

Mount Mary College, an all-women's Catholic college in Milwaukee, advertises its Lenten retreat in the following manner:

Lenten Retreat Registration Now Open

Join other Mount Mary College alumnae and friends for the Lenten Retreat Saturday, February 27, 2010, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. The retreat will be led by outstanding facilitator S. Joan Penzenstadler SSND. S. Joan has planned the theme: "The Transformative Power of Eucharist" for all attendees with unique symbolism using different types of bread. Retreat costs $5; all students of any type are FREE with student ID. Register by calling 414-256-0170 or e-mailing the Alumnae Office. Alumnae are encouraged to bring guests such as daughters, sisters, mothers and friends. This is a beautiful way to spend a morning of Lent together.

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What on earth??!! "with unique symbolism using different types of bread." If, during Liturgy, "different types of bread" are used other than what is called for by the Church, the Sacrament is not valid. I have literally no idea what that phrase is supposed to mean. Is it supposed to be a bizarre metaphor for the "celebrating diversity" line seen so regularly on VW bumper stickers? "We are bread, bread of many colors and textures..." It's anybody's guess.

As a general rule, and from the Catholic perspective, it's probably not a good idea to use the words "symbolism" and "Eucharist" in the same sentence. That is, if you're concerned about what the Church actually teaches regarding the Real Presence.

The blind leading the blind once again in, you guessed it, Milwaukee. Someone, please, stop the bleeding.