The Nitty-Gritty of the Consecration
Before the consecration, the priest says: He took bread in his hands, thus imitating Jesus’ gesture, but at the word “broke” he does not break the bread.
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Pope: Get to Mass Early; Don’t Calculate How Late You Can Be!
Get to Mass early; don’t calculate how late you can be, pope says. Don’t be late for Mass believing the introductory rites do not matter, Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims.
Ordinary Time is Anything But Ordinary
I have a difficulty regarding the naming of one part of the liturgical year which I would like to share with Southern Cross readers, to discover whether I am alone with this problem. That difficulty is the use of the word “ordinary” as in “Ordinary Time”.
Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete Sunday, Rejoice!
Today is Gaudete Sunday; Rejoice Sunday! It is a day for considering all that we as Christians and specifically as a Christian community can rejoice about.
Jesus – Our Spiritual GPS
Jesus’ love “is like a spiritual GPS” that guides people past the everyday obstacles of fear and pride and allows them to find their way to a relationship with God and with their neighbours
Catholics: Do You Know When to Genuflect?
Many Catholics seem to be confused about genuflecting in general.
Why Sunday is our Sabbath
Tell me about Sunday. I know the early Christians celebrated it because Christ was resurrected on a Sunday. Is that the only reason?
What Happens at Mass? A Joy in Being Saved
If people really understood that participating at Mass is witnessing Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection, then maybe they would stop taking pictures, talking, making comments and acting as if it were some kind of show, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Before Mass is Not Idle Chit Chat Time
Mass is the highest form of prayer and not an appropriate moment for small talk, Pope Francis said.
