Articles on this issue "Mass"

Degrees of Blessings

And More on the "Pray, Brethren"

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father Edward McNamara, LC | 1124 hits

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: I am a Catholic priest who believes that by sacred …

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Bishops' Interpretations of Liturgical Laws

And More on Singing

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father Edward McNamara, LC | 1392 hits

[Due to an editorial oversight, the Liturgy column was not published last Tuesday, April 30. ZENIT apologizes to our Liturgy column readers.] * * * Answered by Legionary of Christ Father …

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Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: After the priest has washed his hands at the …

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Francis: 'Give Time to Time'

Says God Works in History, Not With a Magic Wand

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 2082 hits

Drawing from the advice given to the Sanhedrin by the Pharisee Gamaliel, Pope Francis said today that it is a good idea to "give time to time." The Pope celebrated his customary early morning …

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Freedom Is in Obedience, Says Francis

Reflects at This Morning's Mass on Discernment

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1841 hits

Obedience is the path to freedom, Francis said in his homily at this morning's Mass. In the customary early morning Mass celebrated at his residence, Domus Sanctae Marthae, Francis today …

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Francis: We Don't Save Ourselves

Pope at Morning Mass Warns Against False Securities

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1974 hits

Pope Francis spoke today at morning Mass about salvation that comes from God alone. As customary, the Holy Father celebrated morning Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. Today, Cardinals Angelo …

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Pope: If We Can Resist Gossip, We Make Big Step Forward

Francis Preaches Today on Building New Life of Baptism

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 2169 hits

At morning Mass today in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Francis said one way to make a step forward in developing the new life of baptism is by rejecting the temptation to gossip. The Holy …

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Using the Purifier on the Lips

And More on Garb

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father Edward McNamara, LC | 1901 hits

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: I wonder if the priest can use the purifier to clean …

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Pope Francis: Sometimes We Need Tears

Reflects on Grief at Wednesday Morning Mass

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Luca Marcolivio | 1910 hits

During the Wednesday morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis reflected on tears as "glasses to see Jesus." A group of policemen of the Vatican gendarmerie was among the …

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A Christian Should Live in Perpetual Peace, Says Francis

At Thursday's Morning Mass, Reflects on Wonder, Consolation

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1393 hits

Francis celebrated his usual morning Mass today at Domus Sanctae Marthae, drawing from the Gospel passage from Luke to reflect on peace, which he said is a gift that "is not sold and we do …

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Pope's Tuesday Homily Is on Forgiving; After Mass, Offers Easter Chocolates

Residents of Domus Sanctae Marthae Back 'Home'

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1106 hits

Tuesday morning, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the priests who reside at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The priests returned on Monday, having vacated their rooms several weeks ago to allow …

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Pope Celebrates Mass for Vatican Gardeners

Speaks About Charity During Brief Homily

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1505 hits

Francis celebrated Mass today for employees of the garden and cleaning services of Vatican City State, giving them a brief homily on charity toward our brothers and sisters. L'Osservatore …

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Magnificat Produces Missal for New Mass Translation

Deputy Publisher Calls Liturgical Book "Work of Art"

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As one of the publishers of the new translation of the Roman Missal for the United States, the Catholic publishing house Magnificat has sought to create a work of art, says its deputy …

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UK Bishops: New Missal Brings "Moment of Grace"

Say Changes Reflect Greater Fidelity to Liturgy

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The bishops of England and Wales are calling the new English translation of the Roman Missal, which will be used throughout the English-speaking world beginning at Advent, "a special moment of …

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US Bishops Fail to Approve Liturgy Translation

Will Revisit "Proper of Seasons" Text in November

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The translation of the Proper of Seasons for use in the United States is stalled, after it failed to garner the approval of two-thirds of the nation's Latin rite bishops. The bishops voted on …

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