In prayer, the Church turns toward Almighty God; accordingly, prayers are part of the Church’s liturgical action. Sacramentals “always include a prayer, often accompanied by
Join us for this Q&A show episode of Divine Intimacy Radio “Can Lay Ministers Give Blessings at the Mass” where we answer your questions on
Why the fascination in the Mass of Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite not only by the Catholic elite but by those of simple faith? What does the Mass in the Extraordinary Form tell me not only about how to pray the mass in general, no matter what Rite or language I attend it in, but how to live my faith in Jesus?
David Torkington explains that true renewal of the liturgy is dependent on a renewal of authentic Christian love, growing out of deep prayer.
The celebration of the Eucharist, the center of the Church’s life and the highpoint of its worship, should be given a dignity and a grandeur worthy of the reality it makes present.
Dan Burke and his co-host Melissa Elson speak with liturgy expert Christopher Carstens to discuss the best response to the dismissal at Mass.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview liturgy expert Christopher Carstens on the humility needed to receive Our Lord’s precious Body and Blood at Mass.
What’s the purpose of the Offertory? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview liturgy expert Christopher Carstens and discuss uniting our hearts to God’s heart during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview liturgy expert Christopher Carstens and discuss the most effective way to listen to the readings during the Liturgy of the Word.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview Christopher Carstens on participation in the liturgy and the beauty of the collect, or opening prayer, of the Mass.
