Matthew Nelson, Author at PrayTellBlog

Matthew is a current student at St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary, pursuing a Master of Theological Studies with a focus on systematics. Matt graduated from the University of Portland in 2017, studying Theology, Education, and Mathematics.

Pray Tell Bracket: Best Ever Gregorian Chant (Round of 16)

April 5, 2021 Matthew Nelson 5_ Bracket

With March Madness happening, Pray Tell has decided to take part in the bracket-style tournaments! Every week, you can choose a winner of each matchup until

Pope Francis on Liturgical Changes

March 14, 2021 Matthew Nelson Humor

In a recent interview, Pope Francis was asked why he is implementing different liturgical changes in the spirit of Vatican II. In response, the Holy

RIP Fr. John Giuliani

January 14, 2021 Matthew Nelson Art and Architecture

Fr. James Martin has announced that Fr. John Giuliani, well-known iconographer and founder of the Amalia & Nicola Giuliani Foundation for Religion and the Arts,

Amazon: “Hey Anthony” Alexa Extension for Liturgy Questions

April 1, 2020 Matthew Nelson Humor

The wonders of voice recognition technology – now contributing to liturgical renewal.

Happy New Year! Pray Tell’s Best of the Decade #1-5

January 1, 2020 Matthew Nelson

It is officially a new decade and to celebrate, we have collected the most popular articles published on Pray Tell since its first publication in 2010. Here are numbers one through five

Happy New Year! Pray Tell’s Best of the Decade #6-10

December 31, 2019 Matthew Nelson

It is officially a new decade and to celebrate, we have collected the most popular articles published on Pray Tell since its first publication in 2010.

Our Catholic Future Lies Within the Secular

December 2, 2017 Matthew Nelson Secularism Social Justice Young Adults

The future of the Catholic Church doesn’t only lie in the walls the church, we must learn from our secular society how to love God outside of the chapel.

The Struggling Catholic Millennial: Over-Correcting Popular Piety

November 13, 2017 Matthew Nelson Popular Piety Young Adults

I have been spending so much time trying to avoid being put in the same category as biblical fundamentalists Christians and overly pious Catholics, I’m struggling to find a way to practice my faith that works for me.