“Participation” • Recovering its Receptive Dimension
“The goal of our active participation is not that we might shape and mold God, but that he might shape and mold us.” —Dr. Samuel Backman
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“The goal of our active participation is not that we might shape and mold God, but that he might shape and mold us.” —Dr. Samuel Backman
Our choir sang so beautifully for this special Mass!
“This question comes up twice this month, both for Pentecost and the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul.” —Marissa R.
“Fewer than 1% of Catholics are able to answer these questions correctly.” —Andrea Leal
Growing up, we had an encyclopedia in our basement—but that was hardly the equivalent access to the internet!
A priest once suggested to me that we “mic” the people in the pews during Mass to make their responses more audible and robust.
I’d be interested to know what Dr. Weaver thinks about how the mode is given.
Some may enjoy these eight brief articles on the sacred liturgy.
“When things are holy and sacred, they are perceived as such by all.” —Bishop Fernandes
Lusciously resplendent illuminations created 1,300 years ago by Roman Catholic monks in North England—now available to be viewed in high resolution!
I’m not a bishop. I’m not even a priest. I’m a husband & father who just wants to make it to heaven.
“When the Vatican Edition began coming off the press in 1905, its strongest supporters did not expect it to last until 1960…” —Mons. Schmitt
Something special happens when your Pope intones a chant and everyone sings with full hearts. Neurons, neurotransmitters, and hormones work together to bind people together. This is why sacred music transforms hearts!
Allegedly, the source of this information “had the only indult to say the TLM at the USCCB office in Baltimore back in the 1990s.”
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
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