Why Do We Ring Bells at Mass? The Fascinating Medieval History You’ve Never Heard
Why do we ring bells at Mass? This Catholic priest explains the history behind this medieval tradition!
Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Fr. Dwight Longenecker is a former Evangelical and Anglican priest, now Catholic priest. He blogs at Standing on My Head. Visit his website to browse his books and stay in touch.
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It 'Bolstered My Faith': What This Priest Saw in Medjugorje
"The sun was now a disc of white light in the sky like a Eucharistic host..."
The Supernatural Power of Jesus' Holy Name: An Incredible True Story
"...it is through the Holy Name of Jesus that we prevail in spiritual warfare today."
Identifying the Three Wise Men: A Priest’s Discovery Behind the Truth of the Magi Story
During the Christmas and Epiphany seasons, most Christians will accept the story of the three wise men as part of the seasonal charm. Schoolboys will dress up in their crimson and purple robes, wearing crowns and carrying little caskets, and process behind the Bethlehem star. But did it really happen?...
12 Reasons the Magi Were Actually Arabians, Not Persians
My book The Mystery of the Magi was published a few years ago. In it, I made two astounding claims: First, that the Magi really did exist. The story is not a fairytale invented by the Early Church. Second, that the Magi came from the neighboring kingdom of Nabatea–that...
The True Story of the Night this Priest Met His Guardian Angel
Follow Fr Longenecker’s award winning blog, listen to his podcasts, browse his books and be in touch at dwightlongenecker.com. I made my way up the famous mountain to Mont St. Michel and found the religious community’s quarters. They live in the former Abbot’s lodgings on the...