Barron has lamented what he calls the “beige Catholicism” that developed after Vatican II (not because of Vatican II!). By this he meant a watered-down understanding of Catholicism that lacked conviction and was minimalistic in content and tone. “Beige Catholicism” sadly led to a colorless style of catechesis and liturgical practice.
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Summer Visits to Famed Sanctuaries — Virtually
Now that summer is officially here, I wish to flag, for readers of this blog, the chance to visit some renowned sanctuaries – virtually. (If
Read moreNon Solum: Electronic Giving and the Collection
What has been your experience of electronic giving? How does it affect the liturgy, specifically the collection?
Read moreAt the movies
I am wondering if readers have examples to offer of liturgies depicted in movies or in fictional / dramatic television productions.
Read moreAssembly a little sleepy mid-Easter Vigil? No problem.
So we all know how, by the middle of the Easter Vigil, our attention can begin to wane and our eyes to grow heavy. Here is one way to wake everyone up and bring in Easter with a bang.
Read moreOf Virtual Candles and Real Prayers
On a recent visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, I discovered that the Cathedral not only had the traditional candle stands in
Read moreNew “Click to Pray” App available today, from the Vatican
A new version of the “Click to Pray” App was launched at the Vatican today, coinciding with the “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative (dedicated
Read moreLiturgy and Internet
The “internet church St. Boniface,” an online church, is maintained by pastoral staff from the German dioceses of Hildesheim and Osnabrück as well as by several religious orders.
Read moreNon Solum: Electronic Amplification
“Is electronic mediation so pervasive that only a few dinosaurs care about it anymore?”
Read moreLiturgy in the Era of a Jesuit Pope by Andrew Cameron-Mowat, SJ
In the latest issue of Music and Liturgy, Andrew Cameron-Mowat, SJ reflects on the topic of liturgy in the era of a Jesuit pope. Cameron-Mowat is a member of the British province of Jesuits and has extensive experience teaching and researching in the fields of sacramental theology and liturgy.
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