As Pope Francis emphasizes liturgical formation in what may be his final message on the subject, the church faces a crisis in ...

It is also evident in the Preface of the Mass ... As Vatican II stated in the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (#8), "In the earthly liturgy, by way of foretaste, we share in that heavenly ...

TODAY, with the ancient rite of the imposition of ashes, the Lenten season starts — at practically the same time as the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. "Remember, man, that you are dust, ...

He uses this same greeting before the reading of the gospel, at the beginning of the Preface and before the ... We are entering the Liturgy where we are open to the action of God in our lives ...

when he writes in his preface: ‘I have spent half a century looking ... There followed the triumph of the vernacular in the liturgy. Patronage moved from church to court to aristocrats; English ...

Although Michael and Joanne do not appear as characters in Twelve Roses, Greg references their story in the preface, explaining how they inspired the book. “Their lives,” he writes ...

Some also attend special church services and prayer vigils, or a Good Friday liturgy Friday evening. Continuously, some view it more joyously while others see it as a sad event. Some Christians ...

Prayers and resources for children's liturgy catechists and for families. Use these Gospel reflections, prayers, songs and activities to help children explore their faith. Feel free to adapt the ...

Sung Eucharist with Washing of Feet, 7pm The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday recalls the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples in the upper room, before his arrest and trial. We remember too that ...