The Catholic Rites of the East
The Eastern Catholic Churches comprise 23 particular churches that are in full communion with the pope and the Holy See...
Liturgy
Pope urges liturgical experts to avoid ‘unnecessary pomp’ in Mass
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Liturgical leaders in the church must serve as humble guides to prayer rather than be...
The Church Year and Advent
The Church Year Religious times and seasons – The church year has deep roots in the primitive human impulse to...
Why is the Crucifixion Narrative Read on Palm Sunday Also?
Why do we read the Passion of the Lord at the Palm Sunday Mass? I can understand the reason for...
Why We Celebrate Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday, the sixth and last Sunday in Lent, marks the start of Holy Week and remembers Jesus’ triumphant entry...
What are the Rules On Genuflecting?
Question: The lack of solemn genuflection when entering the church is bothering me. Folk don’t know to double genuflect (that...
Pope clarifies rules limiting celebration of pre-Vatican II Mass
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Diocesan bishops must have Vatican authorisation to allow the celebration of the pre-Vatican II Mass...
Preserve Our Catholic Tradition
From Lynette Peterson, Cape Town – Many Catholics attend Mass once a week in expectation of being fully instructed. Canon...
Are eulogies allowed at Catholic funerals?
Question: I’m confused. My parish priest says that there may be no eulogies at a funeral Mass, but I’ve been...
