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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

Vocational training centers cook up dignity

Article on vocational training centers by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller

Using bells during Mass has a special ring to it

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

The star of the Mass?

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

The Sign of Peace

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Priest should remain in the sanctuary so as not to disturb this part of the celebration of liturgy

The third edition of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (hereafter GIRM), issued in 2002, offers a series of general principles about the environment for worship. The principles, while not using the word ''clutter,'' focus on the church or other ''respectable place'' that is ''worthy of so great a mystery'' as the celebration of the Eucharist (par. 288).

The hot (and not) liturgical stories of the summer

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Even for those who are open to it, change is never easy. Greater familiarity with what is coming in regards to the liturgy will help ease the transition.

The Church's Liturgy

By Owen F. Campion. Fascination with the Latin Mass: What is it telling priests?

TCA Life

TCA Life Q&A by Father Francis Hoffman, J.C.D. The Catholic answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law, and faith in everyday life.

TCA Life

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

TCA 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.

St. Ann's: A Parishof Hope for All of Us

Liturgy and Life

Spectator: To kneel or not to kneel

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

'Somewhat' Changes

By John A. Valencheck. Lest we sound like a needle falling into the same old groove, we need to be attuned to the newer generations

So, what do the colors mean?

Vestments worn by priests and deacons have specific meanings related to Church calendar

Seeing God and Hearing God

By John Clabeaux. Worship and the Word

Sacred sounds fill a hunger for tradition

Emphasis on Gregorian chant reflects the renewed interest in truth and love in Church

Resources assist dioceses, parishes with inclusion

Formation of those with disabilities could mean one-on-one teaching or a group approach

Reality and Worship

By John A. Ward, S.S.

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

Prayers for the deceased

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. A non-Catholic funeral leaves the Church's hope for the dead's salvation unspoken

Pastoral Answers: Communion blessings?

Pastoral Answers column by Monsignor M. Francis Mannion. Many parishes offer them to children, but this practice is not part of official liturgical norms.

Openers: Pastoral issues focus of U.S. Bishops

Column by Gerald Korson, editor. The fall meeting of the U.S. Bishops will cover a number of topics, from reorganization to liturgy.

OK to modify liturgy?

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

Negotiating reconciliation through liturgy

By Joseph O'Brien. Pope's liberalized permission for traditional Latin Mass brings back one breakaway group, but not the biggest

Musical influences

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Introduction of folk and popular styles into liturgy came from cultural trends that developed in 1960s.

Msgr. Joseph Champlin

Columnist, pastor, well versed in history and theology of the liturgy, dies at 77

Mass cross confusion

Christ's death is fulfilled in his resurrection, and it makes no sense without pain of Calvary

Making straight the Way and its liturgical style

A community is asked to go closer by the book, especially when it comes to holy Communion

Making sense of Scripture

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. The fourfold way of reading the Bible deepens our understanding of passages' meaning

Liturgical, cultural issues top U.S. bishops' agenda

Compiled by CNS reports. English translations of prayers, Mass lack votes at spring meeting

Liturgical Service for Those in Advanced Dementia

A ministry for the cognitively impaired using sensory stimulation

Liturgical Distractions

All actors within the liturgy should examine their words and actions. By David M. Murphy

Letters to the Editor

L'Arche members bring gifts to communities

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller

In Focus: The Definitive Guide to Holy Week

Free access to all visitors! FREE Holy Week poster download. Be sure to keep the most sacred time of the Church's calendar holy and spiritually satisfying.

In Focus: Religious communities after Vatican II

By Russell Shaw

In Focus: Out of a liturgical ghetto

By Joseph O'Brien. A year after new rules opened up celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, a look at who's behind its promotion and what happens where it is

In Focus: Made in the likeness of God

People with intellectual, cognitive disabilities bring special gifts to life of the Catholic Church

In Focus: Ancient chant appeals to modern ears

By Mark Sullivan. Sacred music of the Church making a comeback in liturgy

Holiness of priests

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. A pastor's personal imperfections do not affect the validity of the Masses he celebrates

Giving it your Awe

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

Firm, but Kind and Gentle Shepherds

Liturgy and Life column by Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin. There must be a well-founded hope, a 'spes fundata,' that the baptism will bear fruit.

Editorial: Liturgical lessons

This week's editorial is free for all visitors. Providing , or denying, mass in the Tridentine Rite will not in itself alone solve all problems of dwindling Mass attendance and Catholic inaction.

Double-Edged Sword: Our constant battle

Column by Marcellino D'Ambrosio. Concern yourself with the time at hand; only God knows when and where the end will come.

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.

Decorate the domestic church

More and more people are adding visible expressions of faith into the interior design of homes, often coinciding with the liturgical year

Clarifying liturgical changes

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

Catholic composer sounds off on liturgical music

By Mark Sullivan. He sees a more balanced repertoire in parishes

California college's new chapel hailed as 'hinge point' in renewal

By Ann Carey. 'They were asking for something special, and I liked that challenge'

Burning incense pays homage to all that is holy

Resin from Boswellia tree provides substance used during solemn Catholic liturgies today

Building up to heaven

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Barren architecture, not Second Vatican Council, is to blame for earthbound homilies

Blessing with holy water

Certain rites of the liturgy are only called for during specific times of the year such as Easter.

At Mass with Pope Benedict XVI

Father Benedict Groeschel's reflections on the post-synodal apostolic exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis.

Are Liturgical Rules a Straightjacket?

To follow Christ is not merely external obedience, but a matching obedience of the heart.

An Elastic Governmentand an Elastic Church

Some argue that the Church and its liturgy have not gone far enough, but are pleased with the changes.

After an infant's death

By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Those who die as babies are able to share fully in life of God and the Communion of Saints