The way we talk about the liturgy matters, and to describe something as “irreverent” assumes a level of malicious intent on the part of worshipers that other terms do not.
Liturgy
Posted inArts & Culture, Podcasts
Podcast: The Hillbilly Thomists on Bluegrass, Catholic culture and liturgical music
This week on Jesuitical, Ashley and Zac are joined by Father Thomas Joseph White, O.P., of the all-Dominican bluegrass group, The Hillbilly Thomists.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Maggie Rogers describes making music as a religious experience. It shows on her new album, ‘Surrender’
Maggie Rogers wrote an album of “feral joy” for “Surrender,” the indie-pop artist’s second LP.
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
The Case For R.C.I.A.
From 1989: A debate about the effectiveness and appropriateness of the R.C.I.A. in the life of the Catholic Church.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
It isn’t just the priest’s fault: Six tips for lay people for a better homily experience
The homily should be part of an active relationship between preacher and parish. None of us, speaking or listening, should stop trying to improve the experience.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
How excessive restrictions on the Latin Mass could push away some ordinary Catholics
Suppressing all elements of the Latin Mass would alienate Catholics who desire the reformed liturgy but also seek the rich liturgical elements of the centuries-old Tridentine celebration.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis releases new letter on liturgy: Catholics need a better understanding of Vatican II’s reforms
The “sense of mystery” Catholics should experience at Mass is not one prompted by Latin or by “creative” elements added to the celebration.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Parishes: Please keep livestreaming Mass after the pandemic
As pandemic restrictions have eased, most parishioners have returned to in-person Masses. But some would prefer the option for virtual services to remain.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Our conversations about the Latin Mass don’t have to be so toxic
Is there a way for Catholics to talk about the liturgy without it turning into a war?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
My parish’s tabernacle was stolen. I’ll never see the Eucharist the same way again.
It took the theft of our church’s tabernacle for me to comprehend the sanctity of its contents.