Liturgy Matters — Why go to Mass? Part I
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Surveys report that over the last decades, religious denominations have experienced a decline in attendance for Sunday services. The Catholic…
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Liturgy Matters — The ‘dismissal’ is a call to action
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Pope Francis has brought an infusion of life and energy to the church with his papacy. In one of his…
Liturgy Matters — Be role models at Mass
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock At this time of year the signs are all around us: yellow buses travelling their routes, back-to-school sales in every…
Liturgy Matters — What is ‘purification?’
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Most parishioners may be unfamiliar with the term and process of “purification,” yet many Catholics have witnessed parts of this…
Liturgy Matters — The layperson as Communion minister
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock “Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion” (EMHC) is the official title for a layperson assisting with the distribution of holy Communion…
Liturgy Matters — More on vesture
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock This column continues the study of the vestments and other apparel worn during the celebration of the liturgy. The alb…
Liturgy Matters — Why wear vestments?
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock When Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in the fourth century, the numbers of Christians increased exponentially….
Liturgy Matters — Health concerns at Mass
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Today there is heightened concern regarding the transmission of disease in public gathering spaces. Hand sanitizers are in pockets and…
Liturgy Matters — The role of the parish choir
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock There were many significant changes in the way Mass is celebrated since the Second Vatican Council. One that profoundly altered…
Liturgy Matters — Church etiquette: Before Mass begins
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock There seems to be some uncertainty about what is expected when entering the church for Sunday liturgy. Some parishioners come…