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Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part I: Music

Published December 16, 2015 • Written by Michael Raia Filed Under: Faith

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]

Written by Michael Raia • Published December 16, 2015

New Sacred Art Installed at St. Vincent de Paul

Published July 30, 2014 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: World and News

Sometimes we Catholics take the beauty of our churches for granted. In our tradition, we believe that the house of God deserves our best and our first. Often we’re criticized for this because it is thought by some that the money invested in the beauty of a sacred space could be spent on helping causes for… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published July 30, 2014

Why We Use Icons

Published April 10, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Faith

Often when we are attempting to enter into a deeper state of prayer, we try to limit our physical senses. This is a very practical approach. We recognize that it is easier to focus on the spiritual by trying to ignore the physical that can deceive or even distract from our prayer. The easiest sense… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published April 10, 2013

Why I Visit Churches

Published October 12, 2012 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Faith

Beauty is the most universal form of communication for Truth. Not only is beauty totally giving, never asking for anything in return, beauty never needs translation. Like many people, I find God to be very visible in His creation of nature. I’ve had many powerful encounters of prayer in beautiful outdoor settings, and always find… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published October 12, 2012

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