“Of course, astute readers will see that this is just a sneaky way of making positive points.” – John O’Malley, SJ
Read moreMonth: January 2013
The Treachery of Translators
You don’t have to be mad to translate, but it probably helps.
Read moreCatholic and Protestant Ecumenical Recognition of Baptism
Representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Christian Reformed Church in North America, Reformed Church in America and United Church of Christ will sign the document.
Read moreWhat’s the message on the runway for Baroque fashions?
Time passes, and today ecclesiastical clothes are less intelligible and point less clearly to something beyond their colors and gilt.
Read moreNPM Winter Colloquium – Your Experience of Hymns and Antiphons?
What is your liturgical experience of hymns and antiphons?
Read moreRe-Reading Sacrosanctum Concilium: Article 29
Readers may wish to reflect on how these non-ordained liturgical ministries have developed and been exercised over the past fifty years. They may also wish to discuss what kinds of formation are available for these non-ordained ministries and how effective they have been in inculcating liturgical piety and imparting practical knowledge of the rites.
Read moreMass-ive improvement in eight easy steps?
Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith offer eight tips for celebrants that he believes will improve Mass.
Read more10 iPhone Apps That Remind You to Pray
The frenetic pace of today’s hectic world can make it difficult to keep up with even the most important things. Thankfully, the same mobile device that can help you streamline work meetings, arrange outings with friends and coordinate playdates for your kids can also help you to make sure that your spiritual needs aren’t neglected.
Read moreRe-Reading Sacrosanctum Concilium: Article 28
For the Eucharistic liturgy to manifest its hierarchic and communal character, its optimal form would involve a bishop presiding, surrounded by a college of presbyters and a college of deacons, and an assembly of the faithful.
Read moreFr. Tony Flannery, Emblematic of Our Era
“Finally, it could be asked why I am going public now having remained silent for a year. I need to take back my voice.”
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