“The concept that communion in the hand is the only or preferred form of reception for Catholics since Vatican II is mistaken.” Also in this series: Popular Misconceptions about the Catholic Mass Part I: Music Popular Misconceptions about the Catholic Mass Part II: Ad Orientem With this third and final piece in our series on… [Read More]
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Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part II: Ad Orientem
“Many Catholics are unaware that priests are not required to celebrate Mass facing the assembly.” In the second of a series on popular misconceptions about the Catholic Mass – particularly a few widespread changes in practice since the Second Vatican Council that many assume to be required – I would like to address the issue of… [Read More]
Catholic Liturgy 101: Introduction to Liturgical Catechesis
A handful of friends and colleagues have requested a very basic survey of concepts on Catholic worship and liturgical catechesis – that is, teaching on liturgy. I find the progression in the following outline very helpful when explaining what liturgy is and why it’s important in the big picture of the Catholic faith, as well… [Read More]
Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part I: Music
A number of liturgical reforms seen in the U.S. since Vatican II were not actually mandated or even recommended by the Council, but were reactionary shifts that had more to do with the culture of the decade – it’s time to revisit those changes. Numerous articles and studies published in recent months and years indicate that without a doubt the Catholic… [Read More]
Austin’s First Auxiliary: The Ordination of Bishop Danny Garcia
This post was originally posted at JacksonGalloway’s Blog and shared with permission. Tuesday, March 3rd was an historic day for Central Texas. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin saw the ordination of its very first Auxiliary bishop, Most Reverend Daniel Elias Garcia at St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock. The current Vicar General, previously pastor of St…. [Read More]
