The Mercy of God Makes Saints
Unmasking the Media’s Mythical Divide Between Popes
Pope Francis
Reverent and welcoming parishes are not mutually exclusive.
Yes, the house is on fire. Yes, liturgy is important. Seriously? Yes.
Comparing Canons
Does Using Eucharistic Prayer II Really “Save Time”?
Pope Francis Says Mass “Ad Orientem” … Again!
These images come to us from Msgr. Guido Marini’s Facebook page, which has more than 100,000 followers.
Initial Response To Pope Francis’ Recent Actions Regarding Monsignori
What? You never heard of the “horse barn” mentality?
Francis Clashes With Former Head Of Liturgical Institute
In my humble opinion, Pope Francis is spot on.
General and Particular Examen
Many saintly authors recommend a “particular and general examination of conscience,” but seldom explain what is meant by this, apparently because it used to be extremely well known.
Francis on Benedict’s “Enlightened Conscience”
The Pope Emeritus “prays, reads, listens to music, dedicates himself to his correspondence, which is a lot, and receives visitors. Every day we walk together in the woods behind the monastery, reciting the rosary.” — Archbishop Ganswein (10/22/13)
With Regard to the New Document by Francis: “Evangelii Gaudium”
I’ve encountered priests who believe their job during the sermon is to talk like Rush Limbaugh, Chris Matthews, or Bill O’Reilly.
Definition Of Liturgical “Piccoluomini” ?
Human beings are “geared” toward annual events. Our minds, emotions, and memories simply aren’t programmed to work in 3-year cycles.
A Culture Obsessed With Sensationalism
It’s bizarre that both conductor and pianist were too lazy to discuss things like tempi beforehand.
Gerard Manley Hopkins & Beauty
Pondering Papal Poetic Preferences
Aparecida
Consecration to the IHM
Pope Francis in Context
Teach the Beauty of God’s Ways
Pope Francis Leads Outside of Our Comfort Zone
Pope Francis is not afraid to open dialogue about difficult subjects. That alone marks enormous change. Perhaps, this kind of dialogue makes some of us uncomfortable. But this opens the possibility of growth.