There is great the significance to the opening Solemn Procession that takes place at the principal Mass of the parish on Palm Sunday. This is a wonderful way to enter into Holy Week.
Category «Liturgy»
Hungry For Mass
Returning to Mass after a break can be a profoundly emotional thing to do, and it tells us how we have hungered for the opportunity. Perhaps we can find ways to stay hungry.
Joy in Suffering
As we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, The Church reminds us of the coming Joy of Christmas, that Jesus is born for us in this fallen world. But, even amidst our sufferings, we can still find joy.
To Come
The word Advent tells us that something…or actually, some One…is coming. The Church wants us to see the season of Advent as an opportunity to bring hope into our lives, see the potential and possibilities, and even experience a new beginning in life.
O Come Let Us Decorate
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of giving thanks with gathered family and friends and the traditional beginning of the holiday season. But it can also be a time where we forget the true and special meaning and purpose of the Advent season.
Living The Resurrection
We all love Easter, and for good reason. But, there is a way we can live in Easter joy all year long. We have to live in the Resurrection
The Burning Bush
The story of Moses and the Burning Bush may seem to some like an isolated, singular occurrence from the Old Testament that may hold little or no significance for us to day. But, you may be surprised about what God teaches us today through a further exploration of this miraculous event.
The Word Proclaimed: The Word At Mass
The Word of God proclaimed in the setting of the Mass, whether the readings, the prayers or even the homily, is not always received very well. Perhaps we might not fully realize that Jesus is made present to us in his Word
The Wedding At Cana: Not Just A Miracle
The Wedding feast in the town of Cana, attended by Jesus himself, is known for being the place of his first public miracle, a manifestation of his divinity. But, the story of this wedding gathering tells us so much more about Jesus and his mission of salvation.
Amen Amen: So Be It
When we say the word Amen, many of us have gotten so used to saying it that it rolls of our tongues with no particular emphasis. Find out what we are actually saying when we utter the Hebrew word Amen.