Holy Smoke: The Beauty and Meaning of Sacred Incense
"Until the day grows cool and the shadows flee, I shall go to the mountain of myrrh, to [...]
Lent – A Joyful Season?
Lent is an opportunity to renew ourselves through the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This may [...]
Pentecost in Christmastide?
The Liturgy All four of the holy Gospels have accounts of the Baptism of the Lord. Holy [...]
This Advent, Unwrap the Gift of Jesus!
The Liturgy The hymn “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns” is a fitting one for the [...]
Called to Recognize Communion Around Us
The Liturgy This weekend, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints and the Commemoration of All [...]
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 [...]