Category: Liturgical Spirituality
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Nothing in Heaven Functions as It Ought
This is dedicated to all of us liturgical perfectionists who want the liturgy to be a foretaste of heaven.
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“The most beautiful choir is the choir of [crying] children…”
From Pope Francis’s homily for Baptism of the Lord.
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Francis to “brothers” (i.e., new cardinals): “Not a promotion or honor…”
“Therefore I ask you, please, ensure that this sentiment is far from any expression of worldliness or from any form of celebration contrary to the evangelical spirit of austerity, sobriety and poverty.”
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The Incarnation and the (Bow of the) Body
Why does there seem to be reluctance – at least in parishes I am familiar with – to showing reverence by bowing in worship? Is it that the bodily posture of bowing has become too archaic? Is it the feeling or semblance of lowering oneself that might be attached to bowing? Is it a lack…
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More Knots to Untie
In the waning days of 2013, members of the Pray Tell family are sharing what particular knots they hope Our Lady can help untie in 2014. Today Diana Macalintal writes.
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Esquire’s Best Dressed Man of 2013
Esquire calls it “progressive orthodoxy.” I like that!
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Viewpoint: There was (mostly) good news from Rome during 2013
“Get away from the introverted hot-house obsession with liturgical matters among some groups, and focus instead on ministering to a broken world.” – Msgr. Mannion
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Homily for Christmas Eve Morning
Are our last minute preparations focused primarily on getting things done according to our own plans and designs? Are we into temple-building?