Catholic New Service is reporting that a deacon in the Diocese of Des Moines has begun resurrecting the practice of Ember Days in the diocese.
Read moreAuthor: Nathan Chase
Nathan Chase was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Nathan holds a B.A. in Theology and Philosophy from Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts, an M.A. in Liturgical Studies and an M.A. in Theology with a concentration in Systematics from Saint John's School of Theology•Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota, and an Advanced Masters in Church History from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Beligum. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
Non Solum: Psalms Sung to Hymn Tunes
A reader recently wrote to me about the practice of setting psalms to common hymn tunes.
Read moreVatican Summit on Climate Change and Our Liturgical Response
In what ways can our liturgical celebrations be a prophetic voice and a transformative power for change in the fight to end global warming?
Read moreNon Solum: The Placement of Candles
While it might seem silly to ask someone where they put their candles, I have come to discover that it says a lot about a community’s theological and liturgical sensibilities.
Read moreArs Praedicandi: Examples from a Papal Preacher
This resource could be helpful to many preachers in need of a little inspiration when composing their homilies.
Read moreMozarabic Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Mozarabic Rite, or more properly speaking the Hispano-Mozarabic Rite, is one of a few Western non-Roman rites that are part of the Catholic Church today.
Read moreNon Solum: Reflecting on the Easter Vigil
With Easter behind us, I have had a bit of time to reflect on the Easter Vigil and its solemnity.
Read moreMillennials and the Mass
One of the challenges facing religion among millennials appears to center around authenticity. My generation is critical of established institutions, and an institution rapidly loses a great deal of authority and respect when it appears to be inauthentic.
Read moreNon solum: Pentecost Vigil Mass (Extended Form)
A reader recently wrote in asking for suggestions on how to plan the Pentecost Vigil Mass in its extended form.
Read moreChristos anesti!
Christ is Risen!
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