
Preparing for Mass: Taking a Cue from A Prayer for Priests
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.
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.
How can I stay engaged when I pray? Where does aridity come from? Answers to some questions on prayer and some suggestions for a daily prayer routine.
St Peter of Alcantara lists six things necessary to prayer in the book Finding God Through Meditation. How can we use these six things to begin a daily prayer routine?
What is prayer? How to get started with mental prayer? Dan and Melissa reflect on the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.
A reader writes to ask, “Why don’t people kneel at Mass?” Dan answers and considers aspects of reverence in Mass.
Dear Father John, I recently attended Mass at another parish. The priest broke the bread as he said the words of consecration. I know this
Dear Father John, we have Mass said for the repose of a soul during their funeral. The Eucharist itself is said to be infinitely valuable