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It Is Finished: LA Cathedral adds new tapestries

February 3, 2021 James Hadley, OblSB

I am not a fan.

I Hope for the Peace from Above

February 2, 2021 Nicholas Denysenko

In our pandemic fatigue, it is now common to reflect on what we hope for as we hurry to complete this journey. I want to

“Words Are Turtles”: Some thoughts for a new season of teaching worship

January 30, 2021 Jill Crainshaw

A new semester has begun! As a teacher this semester, I am excited about reading the written work of my students. I know from past

Anna, the Prophet, and Her “Censored Pulpit”

January 29, 2021 Teresa Berger Saints / Mary

Depictions of Anna in Christian visual art have made up for some of this censoring over the centuries, by letting Anna speak through hand gestures, or by giving her a message to proclaim via words written on a scroll she is holding.

When Do We Worship?

If we sometimes wonder why people find mass boring, perhaps the answer has something to do with how well our liturgical space and action evoke a natural sense of worship and true adoration of God.

GOSPEL COMMUNION: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 28, 2021 Paul Inwood Gospel Communion Music: General

Commentary on the Psallite communion antiphon – an inspiring reflection on the liturgy of the coming Sunday and feast days.

King Jesus Is a-Listenin’

January 21, 2021 Alan Hommerding Black Catholic Liturgy

Time and space are hallmarks in African American worship. The people gather to receive the Word and Sacrament. Movement from Khronos time (human time) to Kyros time (God time) occurs.