Category Archives: Liturgy

Pope Francis, after reciting a livestreamed Angelus prayer last week, told people, “United to Christ we are never alone, but instead form one body, of which he is the head. It is a union that is nourished with prayer and also with spiritual communion in the Eucharist, a practice that is recommended when it isn’t…

Written by Sandra Dooley - parishioner, liturgist, and author. The Liturgy of the Word is one of the two high points during the Mass, the second being the Liturgy of the Eucharist during which the bread and wine are consecrated and we all partake of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The Liturgy of…

Written by Sandra Dooley - parishioner, liturgist, and author. In his recent apostolic letter, Aperuit Illis  Pope Francis has reminded us that “the relationship between the Risen Lord, the community of believers and sacred Scripture is essential to our identity as Christians.” (AI#1) At every Mass, during the Liturgy of the Word, we hear readings…