Ember Days? Why They are All about Hope!
The Liturgy Ember Days may be something we are not as familiar with in the modern Church [...]
Of Anniversaries, Thanksgiving and Fulfillment
The Liturgy “May God who has begun the good work in you bring it to fulfillment.” These [...]
Good Old Summertime: Sacred Time, Though ‘Ordinary’
The Liturgy Summer is here, and the long days with all the accompanying hot and humid weather [...]
Party (And Bow) Like It’s 325 A.D.!
The Liturgy This year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. This is an [...]
The Sacred Triduum and Stairs
The Liturgy This week began with the celebration of our Blessed Savior’s entry into his own city [...]
No Shoes Required
The Liturgy This Sunday at Holy Mass, we will hear a selection from the book of Exodus [...]
Long-Range Event Planning
The Liturgy We are less than 60 days from the high point of the liturgical year — [...]
Merry Christmas — Feast! Feast! Feast!
The Liturgy The Christmas is full of liturgical “feasting.” The Octave of Christmas is jam-packed with festivals. [...]
It’s Advent Again — Bah Humbug
The Liturgy I’ve not always been a fan of Advent. This may seem odd to read, but [...]
Fall is a Great Time to Embrace the Liturgy’s Beauty
The Liturgy The recent beautiful fall weather has encouraged me to reflect on how the liturgy and [...]