HOW TO MENTION NAMES IN THE LITURGY In Catholic theology and in the Christian tradition in general, and in the Liturgy in particular, when we use “your name” the understanding …
CAN A BISHOP ALSO BE ADDRSSED AS “MONSIGNOR” In the Catholic Church the title MONSIGNOR (abbreviated, Msgr. or Mons.) is also for a Bishop. So it is actually correct to …
UNDERSTANDING A TITULAR DIOCESE IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE Following our earlier post on the title Monsignor used for Bishops, a reader wanted to whether the new Auxiliary Bishops would have an …
CAN A CATHOLIC MARRY IN A GARDEN? There is a lot to say about this topic. All the same, let me give you just the answer for now. The long …
COMMENTARIES FROM THE HEART (By Fr. Anthony Agnes) 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (09.07.2023) First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 Second Reading: Romans …
WHAT IS “EPICLESIS” AT MASS Etymologically, Epiclesis is a combination of two Greek words: Epi + kaleo (kalein) Epi = on/upon Kaleo (kalein) = to call Epclesis = to call …
LITURGY COME ALIVE (By Fr. Anthony Agnes) Reflection: “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi” In the ancient Liturgy for papal coronations which was the official inauguration (installation) of a new Pope after …
COMMENTARIES FROM THE HEART (By Fr. Anthony Agnes) 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (02.07.2023) First Reading: 2 Kings 4:8-11,13-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 88(89):2-3,16-19 Second Reading: Romans 6:3-4,8-11 Gospel: …
COMMENTARIES FROM THE HEART (By Fr. Anthony Agnes) 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (25.06.2023) First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68(69):8-10,14,17,33-35 Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15 Gospel: Matthew …
Can we say “Brothers” or “Sisters” at the “I confess” at Mass when those present are all males or all females? The use of brothers and sisters at the Confiteor …