Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM, Author at PrayTellBlog

Jim is an ordained Franciscan of Holy Name Province (O.F.M.). He has taught at The Catholic University of America, Franciscan School of Theology, and Providence College. Jim is the chair of the American Franciscan Liturgical Commission and serves as the convener of the Problems in the Early History of Liturgy Seminar for the North American Academy of Liturgy. Jim also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Catholic Academy of Liturgy.

Does Easter Ask Too Much…?

“Therefore, overcome with paschal joy, every land, every people exults in your praise and even the heavenly Powers, with the angelic hosts, sing together the

Ash Wednesday 2021 – A Pandemic Blessing in Disguise?

February 9, 2021 Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM Liturgical Catechesis Liturgical year

In 1988, British English language and spirituality educator Elizabeth-Anne Vanek offered this thoughtful insight on Ash Wednesday: You thumbed gritinto my furrowed brow,marking mewith the

A Troubling End to Christmas?

January 10, 2021 Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM Liturgical Spirituality Liturgical year

The Christmas Season concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Surprisingly or not, there are people who may not know this.

Onward from “the Virtual”

December 24, 2020 Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM Liturgical Catechesis Liturgical Spirituality Liturgical year

In a time in history in which everything is “virtual,” we ought never forget that God becomes one like us in truth and in reality.

Why Commemorating the Dead in November Matters

November 10, 2020 Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM Funerals/Burial Liturgical year

I like to believe that titles are important. Not necessarily heraldic titles, though these can be equally amusing and impressive. Titles for books, however, need

Mercy is the Problem

July 20, 2020 Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM Liturgy and Virtues Pastoral Theology Scripture

During my undergraduate days at The Catholic University of America, I was very fortunate to take an upper level christology course, “Jesus as the Christ,”

The Alarming Consequences of Communion

June 22, 2020 Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM Eucharist Liturgy and Virtues

Without over-stating the obvious: we live in a period of our collective human history all at once odd, strange, anxious, confusing, stressful, and strikingly electric.

Sacraments After the Pandemic…Business as Usual?

May 20, 2020 Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM c_after Eucharist Initiation / RCIA Liturgical Spirituality Sacramental Theology

Endgame, the 22nd installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, focuses on the mission of the superhero team, The Avengers, to reset time after the catastrophic