Office of Readings the Evening Before

And More on Explaining the Parts of the Mass

January 23, 2007 | 1798 hits

Answered by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: Two questions about the Office of Readings: 1) I like to pray it the evening before. How early …

Papal Prayer Intention: That Pastors Lead to Peace

January 06, 2007 | 1411 hits

During the month of January, Benedict XVI will pray that pastors lead their followers along the path of peace. The Holy Father will ask that: "In our time, unfortunately marked by many …

Unite Yourself to Christ's Heart, Says Pope

Addresses Apostleship of Prayer

June 29, 2006 | 663 hits

The secret of a fruitful apostolate lies in union with the heart of Jesus, says Benedict XVI. The Holy Father said this Wednesday at the end of the general audience held in St. Peter's Square, …

Benedict XVI Highlights "Supreme Vocation"

Says All Are Called to Eternal Life

May 21, 2006 | 867 hits

Eternal life in God is the "supreme vocation" of every person, says Benedict XVI. Before reciting the Regina Caeli today with those gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope offered a brief …

Trip Near, Pontiff Asks Poles for Prayers

May 17, 2006 | 1242 hits

Benedict XVI reminded Polish pilgrims in Rome that he will soon undertake an apostolic trip to their country under the motto "Be Strong in the Faith." The Pope's second international apostolic …

On the Vine and Branches

"The Secret of Spiritual Fruitfulness Is Union With God"

May 14, 2006 | 844 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before praying the midday Regina Caeli with the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters: On this …

Singing the Consecration

And More on Liturgy of the Hours

May 09, 2006 | 1497 hits

Answered by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: I attended Midnight Mass this past Christmas Eve while visiting friends in Virginia. I do …

On the Resurrection

"The Central Event of Christianity"

April 30, 2006 | 805 hits

Here is a translation of Benedict XVI's address today before praying the midday Regina Caeli with tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square. * * * During Eastertide, the …

Benedict XVI's Address at Way of the Cross

"There Is No Possibility to Be Neutral"

April 15, 2006 | 1034 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave at the end of the Way of the Cross, held Friday night in Rome's Colosseum. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters: We have accompanied Jesus on …

"Way of the Cross" Within Mass

And More on Good Friday

April 04, 2006 | 2421 hits

Answered by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university. * * * Q: My parish usually has a Way of the Cross followed by the Mass during Fridays of Lent. I …

Apostles as Envoys of Christ

"Witnesses of a Person"

March 22, 2006 | 422 hits

Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today at the general audience, which he dedicated to the theme "The Apostles, Witnesses and Envoys of Christ." * * * Dear Brothers and …

Pope Counts on Children\'s Prayer and Missionary Commitment

January 07, 2006 | 976 hits

Benedict XVI says that he counts on the prayers and missionary commitment of children. The Pope said this today after praying the Angelus with 50,000 pilgrims and numerous children who went to …

Papal Intention: for Migrants

January 01, 2006 | 243 hits

During the month of January, Benedict XVI will pray especially that migrants \"be recognized as persons created in the image and likeness of God and welcomed with respect and charity.\" The …

Confession for RCIA Candidates

And More on the Prayer of the Faithful

November 01, 2005 | 2643 hits

Answered by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University. Q: Recently I received a baptized Christian into the Catholic Church during a Mass in …