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Liturgy
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
The move away from the Latin Mass was about more than aesthetics
The Eucharist is not simply a cultural legacy. It is more than a moving performance or a beautiful ritual symbolizing transcendence. And liturgy is more than aesthetics.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Should you stand or kneel to receive communion? Cardinal Cupich stirs debate after weighing in
A recent missive from Cardinal Blase Cupich to parishioners in Chicago provoked an unusually vitriolic response after the cardinal addressed issues regarding proper liturgical practice on Communion lines.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
The Catholic women bringing veiling back to Mass
On this week’s episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac are joined by Madeleine Kearns, an associate editor at The Free Press, and the author of a recently reported article, “The Young Catholic Women Bringing Back Veils.”
Posted inFaith, News
Missouri bishop prohibits hymns with doctrinal errors or credibly accused composers
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City has issued a decree prohibiting certain hymns due to theological error or their composition by persons credibly accused of abuse.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How my 4-year-old taught me the true meaning of ‘good’ liturgical music
The music we hear at Mass makes a difference. Our son looks forward to church all week long, and the music is the reason why.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
What makes liturgy ‘reverent’?
Our readers weigh in on the recent discussion between Rachel Lu and Matthew Cortese, S.J. on diverse forms of reverence in the Mass.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Latin chant or folk music at Mass? A debate on what makes liturgy ‘reverent’
One of the recommendations of the first meeting of the Synod on Synodality was to explore ways to improve the quality of liturgies. America asked two contributors to reflect on how we worship.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Is it OK to attend Mass even if you don’t believe in God?
In the July-August issue of America, Emma Camp argued that a person with doubts about God’s existence could still benefit from attending Mass.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Make holy days of obligation festive again
Too often they feel like obligations with barely any holiness and no feasting.