by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Mass
Why All the ‘Bells & Smells’? With the revision of the Roman Missal after Vatican II (1962–65), some formerly mandatory liturgical practices that involve the use of material signs and symbols have become optional; other commonplace practices have...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Mass
What are the Proper Postures During Mass? Should people stand or kneel during the Eucharistic Prayer? This is answered in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), number 43: In the Dioceses of the United States of America, they should kneel beginning after...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Mass
Is It Necessary to Go to Mass During Vacation? This is summer time and vacations abound. It’s a time to rest, relax, and get away from the everyday pressures of life. Vacations can help us unwind and empty out. Some folks are content to empty themselves into a...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Eucharist, Mass
How Do We Properly Receive Our Lord in Holy Communion? It is crucial for every Catholic to know that our Lord Jesus Christ is truly, really, and substantially present in the Eucharist. Therefore, it is important for Catholics to know how to properly prepare to receive...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Church Discipline, Liturgy, Mass
How Do We Participate in the Paschal Mystery? Individual Christians participate in the Paschal Mystery through their own sacrifices and through the sacramental life of the Church. The Paschal Mystery is not just about our own salvation; it calls us to continue...
by paul | Dec 8, 2019 | Catechesis Q & A, Mass
What are the Parts of the Mass? Here is a basic overview of the four parts of the Mass: the Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Concluding Rites. The two principal parts of the Mass are the Liturgy of the Word and...
