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Real Presence and Polarization

June 1, 2021 Other Voices Ecumenism Eucharist

Transubstantiations functions as a kind of identity marker, says Brett Salkeld.

This Day Belongs to Christ

A closer look at a new Sunday hymn in the German hymnal “Gotteslob”

Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Thursday with Cardinal Becciu

April 13, 2021 Rita Ferrone Eucharist Pope Francis

It raises more questions than it answers, because the Triduum liturgies belong to everyone.

Vatican approves ban on Communion on the Tongue

December 12, 2020 Fr. Neil Xavier O'Donoghue CDW / Holy See c_How-To Eucharist

On December 11, Catholic News Agency published a story on the Vatican upholding Bishop Richard F. Stika decision “to suspend reception of Holy Communion on

Pope Francis: The Zaire Rite, a Model for the Amazon

December 1, 2020 Nathan Chase Eucharist Inculturation

The Zaire Rite should absolutely be considered a prophetic model for liturgical inculturation. It is perhaps one of the best liturgical gifts given to the Church after Vatican II.

First Blessing (Jose Alacazar Tejedor / Public domain)

First Blessing in the Ordination Mass?

October 15, 2020 Liborius Lumma Devotions and Sacramentals Eucharist Ordained Ministry Presiding Sacramental Theology Vatican II

Does it make sense that newly ordained priests give their first blessing at the end of the ordination liturgy?

What does Fratelli Tutti tell us about liturgy?

October 10, 2020 Rita Ferrone Eucharist Liturgical Movement Penance-Reconciliation Pope Francis Social Justice

Our liturgies must resonate with “the music of the Gospel.” Here are some thoughts on how we might do that — inspired by the Pope’s new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.