On Wednesday, March 31, a liturgy of lamentation and penance was held in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna in the context of the many cases of physical and sexual abuse which have come to light in Austria and elsewhere in recent weeks. Over 3,000 people took part. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn and Catholic theologian Veronica Prüller-Jagenteuful read the following confession.
Read moreMonth: March 2010
“When the Victims Speak, God Speaks to Us”
At the liturgy of lamentation and penance in Vienna mentioned above, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn made the following remarks.
Read moreA General Intercession for Good Friday
According to the Sacramentary, “In case of serious public need, the local Ordinary may permit or decree the addition of a special intention.” Let us pray, dear friends, for the victims of sexual abuse…
Read moreBalthasar and Social Justice: Some Holy Week Thoughts
As the liturgical marathon of Holy Week sets in (an Orthodox friend of mine once referred to the Triduum as “The World Series of Church”), let’s take a cue from the theologian of the Paschal Mystery, Hans Urs von Balthasar, on the relationship between liturgy and action on behalf of the world.
Read moreOpen Invitation: Holy Week at Your Place
We’d love to know about your celebration of the sacred mysteries this week.
Read more20,000
This morning The Petition -you know which one – hit the 20,000 mark.
Read moreImplementation Timeline for the New Missal
So many steps in this process, so many possibilities for delay at every turn.
Read moreStations of the Way of the Cross
Link to a version of the Stations of the Cross, arranged for public use, with optional meditations on the suffering of God’s people today.
Read moreMaundy Thursday Adoration takes a Virtual Twist
Trinity Church, Wall Street, has long been a leader in pioneering new uses of the internet for evangelization and catechesis. Now they bring the Maundy Thursday adoration to the world with a “Virtual Vigil.”
Read moreLTP Website: Revised Roman Missal
Liturgy Training Publications has launched an impressive website for the implementation of the revised Roman Missal – news, resources, workshops, blogs, FAQs, and more. Check it out!
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