Tag: Catholic Mass
Catholic conservatives, or “conservationists?”
In the life of the church, dismantling perennial teaching on sexuality or messing with the Mass is like drilling for oil through the centre of Uluru or cutting down the last Wollemi pine tree. Conservatives are more like conservationists, writes Dr Philippa Martyr.
Pope Francis celebrates outdoor Mass in Timor-Leste with 700,000
An estimated 700,000 people gathered to celebrate an outdoor Mass with Pope Francis on a sprawling esplanade near the Capital City of East Timor, with a choir of hundreds.
World Children’s Day suggests that children are our future, so let’s...
The future of our beloved church relies on our wonderful kids so why aren’t they more of a priority in our parishes on Sundays? Renate Cassis tells us how her parish puts kids first.
Simcha Fisher: Walking into a church (and walking up to Christmas)
We're slowly working our way through (okay, we temporarily lost the book, but I'll find it soon) The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything...
A Church for everyone in the family
Parents with children who have a disability can feel as if they are distractions at Mass and in parish life rather than full members....
Simcha Fisher: What to do at Mass
You would think that, by now, I would know how to get through the Mass. I don't have little babies to keep me trotting...
Having trouble keeping track of all the Catholic flotsam? You’re not...
This is the time of year when newly baptised Catholics begin to settle in to their pews, physically and metaphorically. The solemn rites are...
Philippa Martyr: Alternatives to lay preaching
Some persistent voices – among them Dr Maeve Heaney - have worked hard to get a proposal for lay preaching incorporated into the Plenary...
Mass guide instructs and inspires
Archbishop Fisher OP has launched a stunning publication explaining the beauty and meaning of the Catholic Mass.
Simcha Fisher: A beautiful morning here at St Bambino
It's a beautiful morning here at St Bambino parish, folks.
Our celebrant, Fr Shep, looks to be fresh and well-rested, the altar servers are limber...
Fr Flader Q@A: The Mass, the sacrifice of Jesus
Dear Father, we sometimes hear the expression “the sacrifice of the Mass.” Why do we call the Mass a sacrifice and has it always...
Philippa Martyr: Disillusioned? Think your next step through
Every now and then, someone – usually on The Catholic Weekly Facebook page – will tell me that they no longer go to Mass...
