As Judy Bullock retires, ‘Liturgy Matters’ column ends
byBy Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer This week marks the final appearance of Dr. Judy Bullock’s Liturgy Matters column in The Record. Bullock, director…
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Liturgy Matters — The face of mercy
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock In the previous column for Liturgy Matters the focus was on experiencing God’s forgiveness in the sacrament of reconciliation. As…
Liturgy Matters — To ring or not to ring
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock At the end of World War II, church bells rang across the nation, contributing to the euphoria of a jubilant…
Liturgy Matters — On blessings
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What is a blessing? The term “blessing,” as we commonly use it, has numerous meanings. When good things happen, we…
Liturgy Matters — Amen to that!
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock It has become commonplace in the world in which we live to express our agreement with something that has been…
Liturgy Matters — How we pray the Lord’s Prayer
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock The Lord’s Prayer has been included in the Mass for many centuries. As early as the fourth century, St. Ambrose…
Liturgy Matters — Altar or table
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Is the altar in Catholic churches an “altar of sacrifice” or is it the “table of the Eucharist?” According to…
Liturgy Matters — Oh, what a night!
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock All around us now we see new life abound and a gradual increase of daylight each day. We are fortunate…
Liturgy Matters — Personal obstacles to participation
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock In the last few columns the focus has been on the designated postures the people are asked to take during…
Liturgy Matters — This Christmas, make room for visitors
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, the formal name for the celebration of Christmas, is by far the…