Tag: Liturgy
Time for vigil Masses
In a nearby parish they celebrate a Mass on Saturday morning as the vigil Mass for Sunday. Is this permitted? Also, if I attend a wedding Mass on Saturday afternoon, does this fulfil my obligation to attend Mass on Sunday?
Don’t tar all Baby Boomers with the same jaundiced brush
Younger Catholics can often be sceptical of the Baby Boomer generation, but shouldn’t tar all their seniors with the same brush, writes Philippa Martyr.
The Maronite liturgy shows that salvation is a journey
Just like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Christ in his wisdom decides when he will open our eyes, writes Joshua Tamer.
Are funerals the new culture war frontier?
A recent funeral at New York’s St Patrick’s Cathedral for a self-professed atheist and transgender woman who lobbied for the legalisation of prostitution poses serious questions for the whole church.
Melto D’Moronoyo: Commemoration of the Righteous and the Just
This Sunday marks Sunday of the Sunday of the Righteous and Just, who have preceded us to the Heavenly Kingdom of their eternal reward.
Professor Tracey Rowland: For sacred liturgy, we need sacred speech
There are many reasons why religions have recourse to 'sacred language' in their rituals. So why should Catholics settle for the everyday?
The Liturgical Heart of our Schools
Something strange is happening…In Term 2, I joined students on an after school excursion to a dance competition.
Dan Schutte: How I wrote ‘Here I am Lord’’
He is arguably the Paul McCartney of Catholic liturgical music. For a generation of Catholics growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, Dan Schutte’s songs have been the soundtrack of their religious lives.
New Director of Music at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral announced
The Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, Fr Don Richardson, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Daniel Justin as the new Director of Music, effective early October 2023.
Sacred music workshop will teach Gregorian Chant to the next generation
A workshop to be held on the 29th of April at Lewisham will teach Catholics how to participate more actively at Mass
Future doctor of the church? Benedict XVI scholars say German professor-pope stands the...
By Maria Wiering
Beginning well before he was elected pope in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI made substantial contributions to theology and Catholic thought through his prolific writing,...
Aria for Mascot church
Australia Opera star to lend his voice to special concert in aid of church sanctuary renovation
One of the world’s leading tenors is performing for...
