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Many prefer the traditional posture during parts of the Mass, but it comes down to a judgment call by the local bishop
By Mike Aquilina. Blessed John Henry Newman longed to be in communion. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. How important is religion to American Catholics today?
By Brian Reynolds. Parishioners will need to know what is changing and what is not going to change
By Eric Sammons. Focusing on the divine — rather than the human — elements of the Mass puts us in a prayerful mindset
This article has free access to all visitors. Rather than be annoyed at those who come to Mass only at Christmas, celebrate the fact the church is full
With the introduction of the new Roman Missal the order and structure of the Mass will not change. Catholics can expect some changes in the wording of prayers and responses beginning at Advent next year.
Despite their importance in worship, they have fallen silent recently.
By Msgr. C. Eugene Morris, S.T.L. What is the Roman Missal?
By Emily Stimpson. An explanation of the parts of the Mass
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. The time is coming when American Catholics will have to make sacrifices to attend Mass
Duc in Altum
Msgr. M. Francis Mannion Parishes must tread carefully when it comes to commentators and themes for each Mass
Msgr. M. Francis Mannion Parishes must tread carefully when it comes to commentators and themes for each Mass
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Parishes must tread carefully when it comes to commentators and themes for each Mass.
Priests taking liberties with the liturgy will change with better formation of seminarians.
By Father Patrick Carrion. Maybe Advent 2011 will be like celebrating Mass for the first time again
By David Toups. Easing the parish into the new translation
By Msgr. C. Eugene Morris. What is really changing?
By Nicholas Zientarski. Texts and contexts in the new Roman Missal
By Frank P. DeSiano, C.S.P. There can be no doubt that most Catholics experience their faith through the liturgy.
By Msgr.Owen F. Campion. These words remind us of the truth we so often miss in discussing liturgical changes
Reflections on Sacramentum Caritatis by Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl.
By William Ditewig. The proclamation of the Gospel is a ministerial function, not a presiding function.
By William Ditewig. We now move into the specific details of the deacon's role in various parts of the Mass.
By William Ditewig. Scheduling the deacon to preach with some regularity (once or twice a month seems to be the norm) . . .
By William Ditewig. Pouring wine 'and a little water' into the chalice is a liturgical act, not a chemical one.
By William Ditewig. The deacon's own awareness of what is happening around him will be critical. Part 5 in series.
The Church speaks
TCA Reviews for November/December 2011. (Subscription required)
The Catholic answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life
By Father Francis Hoffman, J.C.D. The Catholic answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life.(Subscription required)
By Father Ray Ryland, Ph.D., J.D. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics. (Subscription required)
The challenge we face, however, is to see Christ in them rather than to see them as a hindrance to being with Christ
Please kneel? Mass confusion aside, publisher Greg Erlandson affirms that it’s all about God’s glory.
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Catholics should hold to convictions and respectfully decline invitations to nuptials
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Fathers, prepare your people to be strong for themselves.
By Emily Stimpson. How and why the Church is improving the English translation of the Roman Missal
Richness of communities and orders offer fresh expression of ancient core of the Church
Readers' Opinions
By Bishop Edward K. Braxton. An opportunity to be embraced, not a burden to be borne
By William Ditewig. The deacon at Mass -- Part Six, after Communion, Concluding rites
This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. U.S. bishops launch website to educate Catholics on impending changes to Mass
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. The most profound kind of prayer is that in which we respond and yield to God
By Basil Cole, O.P. A homily has to be a work of beauty with a beginning, a middle, and an end, that teaches, delights and inclines the audience to virtue
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Mass is a common name that describes Sacrament of the Eucharist, but it is just one of many terms
This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. The 2011 adoption of new Mass prayers also means revamping old familiar sung parts of the liturgy
Recent article suggests people should take cues from how they treat their pets to enhance their interactions with their mates
According to the press, pilgrims attending events during Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept. 16-19 papal journey to Scotland and England will not be able to have any fun.
Letters to the Editor about modesty, immigration, and pro-life. (Subscription required)
By John Norton. An interesting assessment of the state of Catholicism in America
By John Norton. How about bean soup to celebrate Thanksgiving, rather than turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes?
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Reflecting on the martyrs and their joyful sacrifice is a healthy spiritual tonic
Priests -- and the people -- should stay within given order of Mass to avoid confusion
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
The revised translation is considered a more faithful rendering of the Latin and of Scripture itself.
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Common practice is accepted by Church, although it prefers that cremation take place after funeral
Since the Second Vatican Council, many initiatives have been undertaken in Catholic-Muslim relations
Try marking a Sign of the Cross on your computer when tempted to look at morally offensive websites. (Subscription required)
By Michelle Martin. More parishes trimming schedule of Sunday Masses because of growing popularity, convenience of vigil
Speculation about wider use of the Tridentine rite has some asking what it is and how it differs from the current liturgy
By Emily Stimpson. A part-by-part look at the Catholic liturgy and why priests and people say and do what they say and do
The existence of limbo, the joy of raising a child with Down syndrome and an appeal for some silence at Mass are on readers' minds this week.
Tridentine Mass should be an option
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor for March 16, 2008
Letters to the editor about the Mass, priest shortage, evangelization, parish closings. (Subscription required)
This column is free for all visitors. Letters to the editor for the week of July 15, 2007.
By Fr. Patrick M. Carrion. Whether the new Missal ‘sings’ or not the Mass is still the center of Christian life.
By David Quinn. He ties crisis of faith not to scandals, but to poor religious education of youths
The Mass
By John Collins. Following the wisdom of Father Benedict J. Groeschel, a look at how encountering Christ is the key to a mature faith
This article has free access for all visitors. By Michael J. Taylor, O.F.M. Conv. Every Mass we celebrate or concelebrate is a privilege and a most gracious gift of Christ.
Background material on the Scripture readings for July 7, 2007.
Background material on the Scripture readings for July 1, 2007.
By Patsy. Spirit’s healing work began with Mass and sacraments. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. New translation of the Roman Missal can be a catechetical tool for the New Evangelization. (Subscription required)
Taking a spiritual walk through the great prayer of the Catholic Church.
The key is to get young people invested in the life of their parish
Experts believe people will be drawn to certain churches or chapels with existing practices
The Chrism Mass and what it means to us today.
The danger with placing too much emphasis on externals such as dress is that we may miss the larger point, which is an interior reverence that resides in the heart.
By Fr. Daniel Merz. The changes in the new Roman Missal will undoubtedly generate considerable attention from clergy and laity alike.
Catholics who infrequently attend Mass deny themselves knowledge of their faith
Column by Marcellino D'Ambrosio. The blind beggar Bartimaeus demonstrates that sometimes an audacious faith is needed.
The liturgy is for all of the Church, says columnist Msgr. M. Francis Mannion, and no priest, deacon or layperson has the right to alter it.
By Eric Sammons. Five books provide fascinating insight into the history and meaning behind vital aspects of the Mass
Culture briefs for December 25, 2011
By Father Robert Barron. Intense devotion to it by likes of Jacques Maritain, Pope John Paul II and Edith Stein shows it’s not just for unlearned, nor does it detract from Mass
Catholic college special section article by Father Brendan Rolling. Mission director offers wisdom on how to make a trip spiritually meaningful. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Priests still celebrate Mass facing people, but also are permitted to pray "toward the Lord"
When we enter deeply into the spirituality of the Eucharistic prayer we learn to pray as the Church prays
This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. The American propensity for self-sorting into like groups has led to impoverished Church community
God offers us the Blessed Sacrament so we can remain in life-giving communion with Christ.
By Emily Stimpson. Launch of new missal translation this Advent is opportunity to renew faith in what happens at Mass, says cardinal
In their June meeting, U.S. prelates are set to review proposed changes to the Sacramentary
By Anthony Dao. On the coming of the revised Roman Missal
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Most faithful believe Christ is present in bread and wine; Church must better inform those who don’t
By Anthony Dao. An uncorrectable habit?
Within the Church is a group of former Episcopalians who celebrate Mass differently.
Respect for the rules for concelebrating Mass should be a high priorty for us.
Silent reverence of Christ's sacrifice matters more than good preaching or catchy music
By Robert P. Lockwood. Authors of new book clearly yet poetically reveal the hows and whys of the Catholic Mass
By Eric Sammons. Pope Benedict XVI’s Verbum Domini guides us how to read the Word of God through the context of the Church.
Homily Background for June 6, 2010 - Year C
By Mike Aquilina. The big difference in a little phrase in the new translation of the Roman Missal
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