The Offertory Antiphons of the Easter Octave
United by the theme of sacred “commercium”
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Ordained in 2011, Father Friel served as Parochial Vicar at Saint Anselm Church in Northeast Philly before earning a doctorate in liturgical theology at The Catholic University of America. He presently serves as Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.—(Read full biography).
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A missionary in Soviet Russia, Fr. Ciszek learned the spirituality of surrender through tremendous suffering.
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The Congregation has released a short document with pertinent guidance.
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For those who are separated from the liturgical life of the Church on account of COVID-19.
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These magnificent images are not only attractive to behold, but also deeply theological.
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A rumored executive order would unify the architectural style of future projects and upgrades.
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The Book of Kells, as well as 150,000 artworks housed in Parisian museums, can be freely viewed online.
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Sir Roger Scruton died January 12, 2020, leaving a mammoth legacy in the field of aesthetics.
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Mueller discusses his recently released recording of original compositions and Renaissance masterworks.
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We’re under tremendous pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do this. We believe our website should remain free to all. It’s annoying to have to search for login credentials (e.g. if you’re away from your desk).
Our president has written the following letter:
* Thirteen Men & Coins (Holy Thursday Appeal)
Traditionally on Holy Thursday, the priest washed the feet of thirteen men. Theologians held various opinions regarding whom the “13th man” represented. Before the liturgical changes of Pope Pius XII (which changed the number from thirteen to twelve), the priest washed each man’s feet, kissed his foot, and gave him a coin.
This “coin” business seems providential—inasmuch as our appeal begins on Holy Thursday this year.
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