Did you know that before the 1955 liturgical reforms the colour for the entire Palm Sunday liturgy was purple? Purple vestments were used for both the Procession and the Mass. …
COMMENTARIES FROM THE HEART (By Fr. Anthony Agnes) 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (18.06.2023) First Reading: Exodus 19:2-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 99(100):2-3,5 Second Reading: Romans 5:6-11 Gospel: Matthew …
HOW WE GOT “THE SIGN OF PEACE” AT MASS The Sign of Peace or “holy kiss,” as St. Paul calls it (Cf. Rom. 16:16), has almost always been an important …
Is it ok to increase the amount of holy water by adding unblessed water? This is a scenario for many of the faithful, especially when getting access to a priest …
WHY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH COVERS CROSSES AND IMAGES DURING LENT Traditionally, the veiling of the crucifix, crosses and images of saints inside the Church begins on the 5th Sunday of …
Pope Francis has declared every Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, beginning this year, as “Sunday of the Word of God” to be celebrated in all Catholic Churches around the world. …