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.
The Nitty-Gritty of the Consecration Read Post »
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.
Pope: Get to Mass Early; Don’t Calculate How Late You Can Be! Read Post »
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”.
Ordinary Time is Anything But Ordinary Read Post »
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.
Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete Sunday, Rejoice! Read Post »
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
Jesus – Our Spiritual GPS Read Post »
Many Catholics seem to be confused about genuflecting in general.
Catholics: Do You Know When to Genuflect? Read Post »
Tell me about Sunday. I know the early Christians celebrated it because Christ was resurrected on a Sunday. Is that the only reason?
Why Sunday is our Sabbath Read Post »
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.
What Happens at Mass? A Joy in Being Saved Read Post »
Mass is the highest form of prayer and not an appropriate moment for small talk, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Before Mass is Not Idle Chit Chat Time Read Post »
