New record for the number of Catholics leaving the church in Austria within a quarter.
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Keeping the Faith?
How is the scandal affecting Catholics’ church-going?
Read moreHappy Easter Octave!
Saint John’s Abbey, Easter Vigil 2010
Read moreA Confession of Sin
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 more“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 moreOpen Invitation: Holy Week at Your Place
We’d love to know about your celebration of the sacred mysteries this week.
Read moreImplementation Timeline for the New Missal
So many steps in this process, so many possibilities for delay at every turn.
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!
Read moreThe Sabbath Manifesto
The Sabbath Manifesto from a group of Jewish artists encourages us to unplug from technology one day a week. Yes, their take is rather post-religious and a bit secularized. But the idea is a great one. Those of us up to our earlobes in religion have much to learn from them – and let’s hope we will be inspired to do some life-giving abstinence.
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