Liturgy Matters — Role of the cantor at Mass
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What is the role of the cantor at Mass? The ancient role of the cantor was restored with the revisions…
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Liturgy Matters — Communal celebration of sacraments
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Why do we celebrate infant baptisms at Sunday Mass? Some of us still remember the time in the past when…
Liturgy Matters — The season of Advent
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock A new church year begins this weekend with the celebration of the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a season…
Liturgy Matters — Sacrament of the sick
byWhat is the sacrament for the sick? The sacrament given to those who are seriously ill, in danger of death from sickness or old…
Liturgy Matters — On the Profession of Faith
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock The Profession of Faith or Creed is included in the Mass on Sundays in the church year, as well as,…
Liturgy Matters — The bread and wine
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock Are there special requirements for the bread and wine that may be used in the celebration of Mass? Yes, the…
Liturgy Matters — Distribution of holy Communion
byWhat is the invitation to holy Communion? The priest gives the invitation to Communion after the Fraction Rite with its Lamb of God litany….
Liturgy Matters — What is the Fraction Rite?
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What is the Fraction Rite of the Mass? The “Fraction Rite” may be an unfamiliar term for many people. However,…
Liturgy Matters — The Lord’s Prayer
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What is the origin of the text of the Lord’s Prayer that we pray at Mass? In the 11th chapter…
Liturgy Matters — What is the Eucharistic Prayer?
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock What is the Eucharistic Prayer? The Eucharistic Prayer is described in the liturgical documents as the “center and high point…