What is Catholic Art?
Help me define the indefinable.
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
Do you direct choir members with flaws? Do you direct choir members who can’t read music? BE COMFORTED!
You need to have even just a little bit of understanding to help you love something. You can’t love what you don’t know.
Kneeling is a sign that both signifies and helps produce in the soul the disposition of humility before the great King over all the earth.
Could this be the missing link explaining why “versus populum” celebrations took over?
“Previously it was enough to be there; now we must participate. Previously one could doze or perhaps even have a chat; but no longer; now one must listen and pray.” — Pope Paul VI, 17 March 1965
A wonderful 18-minute sermon by Fr. Christopher Smith.
The cappa magna has a five-meter-long train. Pius XII shortened it to 3 meters, but it’s said that John XXIII restored the ordinary length.
Yes, the house is on fire. Yes, liturgy is important. Seriously? Yes.
Eastern Catholics and Christians have maintained the depth, beauty, and sacredness of their liturgical heritage. How does the institutional failure of Roman Catholics to preserve their own heritage affect their ability to evangelize, or even to live a fully Catholic life?
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
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We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
Time's up