The Sanctus, or “Holy, Holy, Holy,” helps us distinguish something important about our faith in God. Here all sing the hymn that Scripture reveals is the song of heaven. Everyone in heaven and those who […]
The new translation of the Mass will express the connection between the Liturgy in heaven and our celebration on earth. This will be seen clearly in the Preface, which is the part of the Mass […]
Many years ago a missionary friend of mine told me about a beautiful tradition practiced by the people who live in Uganda, East Africa. From a very young age children are taught to live with […]
Slouched opposite me in the youth room was a teen boy, baseball cap askew, arms crossed, nodding off slightly before our meeting began. There’s nothing unusual about that. What I found slightly unnerving about this […]
Before the priest invites all to “pray … that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God,” all stand as a reminder that the sacrifice is offered both by priest and people alike. The […]
One difference in the forthcoming revised translation will be to the invitation the priest offers in asking all to pray that the sacrifice be acceptable to God.Currently the priest asks to pray that, “our sacrifice […]
After the Creed of the Mass, various petitions are offered. St. Justin Martyr attests to this established custom in 155 A.D. In his first apology, or defense, St. Justin writes to the pagan emperor to […]
When a business operates at a high level of performance and profitability, mainstream and business media are quick to deify the CEO or chairman, study her or him closely and report their findings. Audiences are […]
The Creed of the Mass is highly Biblical. It may be divided into separate sections that each declare truths about the persons of the Trinity and the church.The first section is about the Father and […]
In the mail the other day, I received the most amazing document. It was a letter from my 20-year-old daughter. One and a half pages, handwritten, single-spaced on notebook paper; the letter was mailed from […]
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