The Social Security Administration released 2011’s most popular baby names, as gathered from applications for Social Security numbers, and there’s been a shake-up in the female ranks: Sophia knocked off Isabella for the No. 1 […]
It was after 1 a.m. when I drove Jimmy to the airfield for his departure to Afghanistan. At least a hundred soldiers gathered in a large hangar where their family members had congregated to say […]
One of the most curious revisions made in the new translation of the Roman Missal is to the prayer we say in response to the priest’s declaration to, “Behold the Lamb of God.” We reply, […]
Nothing can motivate us to do things we wouldn’t normally do like the opportunity to jazz up our Facebook profiles. As of May 1, in addition to pictures of funky hats and self-portraits in huge […]
The words used by the priest while showing the assembly the Body and Blood of Christ reflect a theme already seen earlier in the celebration of the Mass. He says, “Blessed are those called to […]
‘The Gift’ is a book worth giving, ‘The Vow’ comes with a surprise Reviewed By Zane Knauss Twenty years ago, writer Katherine Valentine hit on an idea to demonstrate her deep love of God and […]
Just before the assembly comes forward to receive Holy Communion, a very bold statement is made about whom we are receiving and under what form. The priest elevates the Host and chalice and declares, “Behold […]
Last night, I dreamed that a massive oak fell on my roof during a fierce lightning storm. In my dream, I was unharmed. But trying to escape, I discovered my only exit blocked by the […]
Now that the Easter season has begun, it is particularly appropriate to reflect on the prayers after the Our Father in the Mass. The first of these has traditionally been called the “Libera nos,” for […]
“Alison, you need to write a column about how to dress for Mass.” This was my grandmother’s request a few weeks ago. It’s a good idea, as summer approaches and the thought of throwing a […]
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