The Easter Triduum celebrations of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil of Holy Saturday are some of the most beautiful liturgies in the modern Roman Rite. After 40 long days of Lent preparing ourselves, the big dance is here. Not only Christ’s rising that we celebrate at Easter, but we relive the culmination… [Read More]
The Holy Father’s Intentions for April
Each month, the Pope asks the Catholic world to join him in a common prayer. This month, we pray that the Church may offer new generations, through the believable proclamation of the Gospel, ever-new reasons of life and hope. For our missionaries, we pray that missionaries, with the proclamation of the Gospel and their witness… [Read More]
We’re Never Anonymous
My wife and I moved last summer from a little condo to a house. In both cases, there was a homeowners’ association (HOA). Our previous HOA wasn’t very active–there were a few active folks, but everyone else was apathetic. The new place is a whole different story. Many active people in many different committees and… [Read More]
The Church and New Media
With an institution as rich in tradition as the Church, tradition can sometimes be seen as “stuck in the past”. Many times, this is for good reason and, truth be told, good to not be swept up in the latest fad. In the realm of communications, however, by definition, the need to reach out and… [Read More]
The Holy Father’s Intentions for March
Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for March is: “That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace”. His mission intention is: “That the Holy Spirit may give light and strength to those in many regions of the world who are persecuted and discriminated against because… [Read More]
