Eastern vs. Roman Rite Catholicism: Ukrainian Catholic Priest Breaks Down the Fascinating Differences
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“Relax! God Put the Wiggle in Children”: A Letter of Encouragement for All Mass-Going Parents
I wish every parish did this! Parents commonly struggle with loud, wiggly children in Mass. But how should parishes respond? Many parents become discouraged due to the lack of support, stares, and the general challenge of managing a child in Mass. But let’s aim to put parents’ minds and...
The First-Ever Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form is Beautifully Breathtaking
This is truly a beautiful and breathtaking Mass! Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco celebrated the first-ever Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form on Nov. 16, 2019 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Frank La Rocca composed the Mass of...
Please STOP Leaving Mass Early Right After Communion!
You’ve almost certainly seen it. It’s a problem at virtually all Catholic parishes I’ve been to: some Catholics will attend Mass, receive communion… and then immediately leave Mass before it’s finished. Please stop doing this! The Mass is the “source and summit of the Christian life....
"Represent the Angels & Saints": The Heavenly Role of an Altar Server, According to this Parish Priest
Visit Fr Longenecker’s blog to read his posts, listen to his podcasts, browse his books and be in touch: dwightlongenecker.com. What I Tell My Altar Servers Boys, before we get down to particulars, I want you to know why we have altar servers at all. Do the deacons...
How Parish Singers & Musicians Can Powerfully Move Congregations, According to Pope Francis
Pope Francis attended the Third International Meeting of Choirs, and had some wise words for parish choirs, vocalists, and musicians! The Catholic Church celebrates St. Cecilia‘s feast day on Nov. 22. She is the patroness of musicians, so it is fitting that he discussed this! Words of Encouragement He...