We are “fearfully and wonderfully” made by God and His crafting of us is undeniably intricate. Our five senses give us a plethora of experiences with which to enjoy all of His creation. Our immediate surroundings provide much in the way of sensory pleasure … Continue readingThe Bells and Smells of Mass – Why Our Senses Matter When We Worship
It has been almost one full year since the new translation of the Mass has been implemented in the Roman Rite. Can you believe it has been almost a year already?? I certainly can’t. A little over a year ago I wrote a post about … Continue readingIt Is Right and Just: Mass Changes One Year Later
As Catholics, we’ve all heard it before, “Catholics don’t read the Bible.”, “Catholicism is unbiblical!”, “They don’t even have Bibles in their pews!”, followed by examples of Bible “abuse” in the past of the Catholic Church where she chained Bibles to the pulpits (true) so … Continue readingWhy Catholics Don’t Read the Bible
It’s coming! Are you ready? Are you feeling the anticipation building? Are you prepared? Excited? Unsure? Confused? We are less than one week from the implementation of the third edition of the Roman Missal. In the coming weeks we’ll fumble around a bit as we … Continue readingNew Translation Excitement; or, How Star Wars will take on new meaning for Catholics
I’ve been thinking about the 1996 movie “Multiplicity” lately. Have you seen it? It may not have made much money and received mediocre reviews, but certain parts of it have stuck with me over the years that has been brought the forefront of my … Continue reading“Multiplicity” and the New Roman Missal