I am a “cradle Catholic” and growing up I never questioned the beliefs of the Catholic Church. I simply obeyed what I was taught and never asked why. While blind obedience is not necessarily a bad thing, it creates problems down the road, especially when a person is tested in the faith. Questions will soon arise […]
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If I were to ask someone, “what is the public prayer of the Church,” I would typically get the answer of the Rosary. While the Rosary is a great devotion, the Church names a different prayer the “public prayer of the church:” “The divine office, because it is the public prayer of the Church, is a
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A few years ago I commissioned the design of a logo for my blog. I wanted something that not only summed-up the content here, but also was an inspiration. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] It may appear to be simple and rather straightforward, but it has some rich symbolism that has inspired me in my writing. The logo
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After making my case for the sacred character of Latin, many have asked to what extent Latin should make a return. Should the entire liturgy be in Latin? To answer that question, I will not give my personal opinion, but simply state what the Church herself has taught since Vatican II. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Second Vatican Council, Wikipedia[/featured-image] As
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Does it matter what language is used to worship God? Shouldn’t the congregation understand what is being said at Mass? Isn’t Latin outdated and no longer have a place in our modern world? Even in the midst of such questions the Catholic Church unequivocally states that the “Latin language is to be preserved in the
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Lent is swiftly approaching and it is a practice of many monasteries to select a common book for everyone to read during Lent. This helps build community as well as foster the sharing of spiritual insights. For the upcoming season of Lent I have chosen the spiritual classic, The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues
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Do you find yourself “going through the motions” at Mass? I know how easy it is to attend Mass and feel entirely disconnected from what is going on. To counteract that tendency, I have tried numerous aids over the years and discovered 5 ways that help me prepare for Mass. Here they are:
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