Office of Worship shares what to expect at the annual Chrism Mass
byCatholics are generally aware of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. But many Catholics don’t know much about…
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Behind the scenes: Office of Worship prepares for Chrism Mass
byDuring Lent, the Office of Worship can look a little like an Italian restaurant, said Dr. Karen Shadle, director of the archdiocesan office. A…
Catholics encouraged to be ‘Pilgrims of hope’ in Jubilee Year
byThe Jubilee Year the church is celebrating in 2025 — themed “Pilgrims of Hope” by Pope Francis — offers an opportunity to look at…
Between Amens — Make time for confession this Advent
byAs we all make our preparations for Christmas this month, let’s add one more thing to the to-do list: Go to confession. One of…
Las parroquias pueden comenzar a ofrecerel cáliz en la Comunión del 10 y 11 de junio
byLas parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de Louisville pueden comenzar a usar el cáliz en las Misas el fin de semana de Corpus Christi, 10…
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Avivamiento Eucarístico
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¿Qué significa la Eucaristía para ustedes? ¿Puedo responder a esa pregunta? ¿Pueden? Muchos católicos simplemente no lo saben. En mis discusiones con otros católicos,…
Between Amens – How do we embrace baptism during Lent?
byHere’s a mid-Lent pop quiz for you: What are the two parts of what the church calls the “twofold character” of the Lenten season?…
Between Amens – A life of faith is seamless
byLast Saturday morning, I paid $4.00 for the privilege of sitting in the stands at a grade school gymnasium to watch my son’s fifth-grade…
Between Amens – ‘Alexa, when is Easter?’
by“Alexa, when is Easter?” I asked, pre-stressing for what will be a very busy spring in the Office of Worship. “Easter is Sunday, April…
Work of the People – Sing loudly. Sing imperfectly.
byI recall my first job in ministry, apprenticing for a very accomplished organist and choir director at a beautiful, traditional Presbyterian church.