“Turn Those Altars Around!” — Cardinal Lercaro, Consilium President (1965)
Could this be the missing link explaining why “versus populum” celebrations took over?
Articles
Why Do We Kneel in Church?
Kneeling is a sign that both signifies and helps produce in the soul the disposition of humility before the great King over all the earth.
“Confusion and Annoyance” — Pope Paul VI on the New Liturgy (1965)
“Previously it was enough to be there; now we must participate. Previously one could doze or perhaps even have a chat; but no longer; now one must listen and pray.” — Pope Paul VI, 17 March 1965
“The Most Beautiful Thing This Side Of Heaven”
A wonderful 18-minute sermon by Fr. Christopher Smith.
What did Pope John Paul II think of the Cappa Magna?
The cappa magna has a five-meter-long train. Pius XII shortened it to 3 meters, but it’s said that John XXIII restored the ordinary length.
Jubilee Museum Sacred Art Biennial 2014
Call for entries for visual artists!
Secular Architecture
Reneging on the Promise of Public Art
Homily: 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year A)
A homily by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.
Reverent and welcoming parishes are not mutually exclusive.
Yes, the house is on fire. Yes, liturgy is important. Seriously? Yes.
Why Do Priests Care So Much For The Liturgy and Sacred Music?
Does a desire for liturgical and musical elements that are authentically Catholic and deeply rooted in tradition really have anything to do in the life of a priest?
Catholic Identity Crisis: Who Are We? What Do We Believe? How Should We Live?
Eastern Catholics and Christians have maintained the depth, beauty, and sacredness of their liturgical heritage. How does the institutional failure of Roman Catholics to preserve their own heritage affect their ability to evangelize, or even to live a fully Catholic life?
“Anticipated” Mass or “Vigil” Mass on Saturday Night?
“Father Calewaert opposed the proposal because it would gravely damage Sunday.”
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #51
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill. “Download Free Traditional Catholic Clipart”
Gregorian Chant As A “Weapon” — Seriously?
A drafter of USCCB guidelines on church music has said: “Some individuals and organizations seemingly use chant as a weapon to advance their agenda and judge others.”
Finally! A Manly Saint Joseph
I’m not sure why, but there are an unusually high number of saccharine depictions St. Joseph. This is not one of them.