Our task as sacristans is to attend to small acts of care in a world that is too often inattentive and careless.
Liturgy
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Cardinal Cupich: Critics of Pope Francis’ Latin Mass restrictions should listen to JPII
Like St. John Paul II, Pope Francis takes seriously that the restoration of the liturgy was the result of the movement of the Holy Spirit.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Parish announcements should happen before Mass
Having Mass announcements right before the liturgy ends is like having the director come out and stop “Hamlet” three minutes before it finishes in order to tell the audience where the best post-show night spots are.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Pope Francis doubles down on Latin Mass restrictions
This week, Pope Francis again confirmed restrictions on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass, making it clear that permission to celebrate the pre-Vatican II liturgy is reserved to the Vatican.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis reaffirms bishops must get Vatican approval to allow Latin Mass
Pope Francis has unequivocally confirmed that bishops must obtain authorization from the Holy See before granting permission to celebrate the pre-Vatican II Mass in parish churches.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Preachers’ progress: America Media launches a new effort to deliver better homilies
The Catholic Church has produced preachers whose inspiring words resulted in immediate conversions. Even today, there are many excellent Catholic preachers, but this does not seem to be the norm.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Eulogy vs. homily: When should you talk about the deceased in a Catholic funeral?
When someone dies, it is only right that family and friends be given a chance to share their memories of their loved one. But the balance between pastoral care and logistical realities can be a tough one to strike.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Mass—but were too afraid to ask
This week on Jesuitical, Ashley and Zac talk to Father Dave Dwyer, the executive director of Busted Halo and the author of the new book ‘Mass Class: Your Questions Answered.’
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: The importance of personal parishes for Black Catholics
This week on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria speaks with the Rev. Thomas Burke about the importance of establishing personal parishes for Black Catholics.
Posted inFaith, Video
‘Think Like a Jesuit’: The new video series that takes an Ignatian approach to uncomfortable conversations
Disagreement gets a bad rap nowadays. Why?