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Why some Catholics won't stand for kneeling ban

Many prefer the traditional posture during parts of the Mass, but it comes down to a judgment call by the local bishop

Welcoming the Stranger

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

Using bells during Mass has a special ring to it

Despite their importance in worship, they have fallen silent recently.

U.S. Church to experience atmospheric shifts

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. The time is coming when American Catholics will have to make sacrifices to attend Mass

Time for a Heart Exam?

Duc in Altum

The theme of the day

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion Parishes must tread carefully when it comes to commentators and themes for each Mass

The theme of the day

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion Parishes must tread carefully when it comes to commentators and themes for each Mass

The theme of the day

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Parishes must tread carefully when it comes to commentators and themes for each Mass.

The star of the Mass?

Priests taking liberties with the liturgy will change with better formation of seminarians.

The Mass: Instrument of Evangelization

By Frank P. DeSiano, C.S.P. There can be no doubt that most Catholics experience their faith through the liturgy.

'The Mass is the Mass'

By Msgr.Owen F. Campion. These words remind us of the truth we so often miss in discussing liturgical changes

The Eucharist at the Heart of the Church

Reflections on Sacramentum Caritatis by Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl.

The Deacon at Mass-- Part Two

By William Ditewig. The proclamation of the Gospel is a ministerial function, not a presiding function.

The Deacon at Mass-- Part Two

By William Ditewig. We now move into the specific details of the deacon's role in various parts of the Mass.

The Deacon at Mass-- Part Three

By William Ditewig. Scheduling the deacon to preach with some regularity (once or twice a month seems to be the norm) . . .

The Deacon at Mass-- Part Four

By William Ditewig. Pouring wine 'and a little water' into the chalice is a liturgical act, not a chemical one.

The Deacon at Mass-- Part Five

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 Life

The Catholic answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life

Stranger in the pew

The challenge we face, however, is to see Christ in them rather than to see them as a hindrance to being with Christ

Spectator: To kneel or not to kneel

Please kneel? Mass confusion aside, publisher Greg Erlandson affirms that its all about Gods glory.

Same-sex weddings

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Catholics should hold to convictions and respectfully decline invitations to nuptials

Sacrificing for Mass

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Fathers, prepare your people to be strong for themselves.

Religious family tree

Richness of communities and orders offer fresh expression of ancient core of the Church

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Readers' Opinions

Priests and Deacons

By William Ditewig. The deacon at Mass -- Part Six, after Communion, Concluding rites

Preparations begin for new Roman Missal

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. U.S. bishops launch website to educate Catholics on impending changes to Mass

Prayer as an offering

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. The most profound kind of prayer is that in which we respond and yield to God

OK to modify liturgy?

Priests -- and the people -- should stay within given order of Mass to avoid confusion

New Mass prayers: Lost in translation no more?

The revised translation is considered a more faithful rendering of the Latin and of Scripture itself.

Mass confusion

Speculation about wider use of the Tridentine rite has some asking what it is and how it differs from the current liturgy

Letters to the Editor

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.

Letters to the Editor

Tridentine Mass should be an option

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Letters to the Editor for March 16, 2008

Letters

This column is free for all visitors. Letters to the editor for the week of July 15, 2007.

Invasion of Protestantism into Catholic Worship

The Mass

How to be a Good Concelebrant

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.

Homily Background: July 7, 2007

Background material on the Scripture readings for July 7, 2007.

Homily Background: July 1, 2007

Background material on the Scripture readings for July 1, 2007.

Giving it your Awe

Taking a spiritual walk through the great prayer of the Catholic Church.

Finding meaning in Mass

The key is to get young people invested in the life of their parish

Few parishes will use 'extraordinary' form of Mass

Experts believe people will be drawn to certain churches or chapels with existing practices

Editor's Opinion by Owen F. Campion

The Chrism Mass and what it means to us today.

Drowning out God

Catholics who infrequently attend Mass deny themselves knowledge of their faith

Double-edged Sword: Don't go empty handed

Column by Marcellino D'Ambrosio. The blind beggar Bartimaeus demonstrates that sometimes an audacious faith is needed.

Don't change the Mass

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.

Column: An argument for intelligent adoration

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

Clarifying liturgical changes

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Priests still celebrate Mass facing people, but also are permitted to pray "toward the Lord"

Center Summit of the Mass

When we enter deeply into the spirituality of the Eucharistic prayer we learn to pray as the Church prays

Catholic body parts

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

Bishops gear up to debate semantics of Mass text

In their June meeting, U.S. prelates are set to review proposed changes to the Sacramentary

Arriving Late To Mass

By Anthony Dao. An uncorrectable habit?

Anglican to Catholic

Within the Church is a group of former Episcopalians who celebrate Mass differently.

A Review of Rules For Concelebration

Respect for the rules for concelebrating Mass should be a high priorty for us.

A plea for stillness

Silent reverence of Christ's sacrifice matters more than good preaching or catchy music