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.
David Torkington continues his mini-course on prayer with a reflection on our prayerful participation in the Holy 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 about liturgical participation, and the meaning and significance of making the sign of the cross.
How can we imitate the Blessed Virgin Mary at Mass? Fr. Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen explains in an excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson interview John Johnson, Associate Director of the Avila Institute, on the importance of our participation in the Mass and how it affects us and all of those around us.
Christopher Carstens reflects on the Holy Eucharist in this chapter from his book “A Devotional Journey into the Mass”.
Dan Burke and guest host, Stephanie Burke, interview Christopher Carstens on his book “A Devotional Journey into the Mass” to help us discover the meaning and beauty of the liturgy.
Fr. Romano Guardini, whose cause for sainthood has been opened, reflects on the importance of the stillness and silence of the Mass.
How are we preparing our hearts and minds for participating in the holy sacrifice of the Mass? Today, Father Bryan Jerabek offers his adaptation of a priest’s prayer for our consideration.
Dan Burke announces–and invites all to–a Mass of Thanksgiving in celebration of the canonization of Elizabeth of the Trinity, presided over by Archbishop Gomez.
This week Dan and Melissa discuss a follow-up question about the writings of Father Anthony de Mello leading someone to the Catholic Church. Also, Dan answers questions regarding the need to disclose your past during spiritual direction, as well as discerning God’s voice in prayer.
Are we required to kneel during Mass? Why is our posture in prayer important? Answers to these questions and tips for overcoming difficulties in prayer. Dan and Melissa answer questions from listeners.
