Mass requires not only the full and total attention of the soul but also of the body. Michelle Wright discusses how important it is to include the use of the body in the celebration of the mass and in what ways we can consciously do that.
Meal Planning with the Church
As a parent with children it can be difficult figuring out how to figure what is for dinner and when. One solution to this is meal planning. Michelle Wright takes meal planning one step further, using the church’s liturgical calendar.
The Sacrifice of the Mass
Many Protestants accuse Catholics for believing that the mass is a sacrifice. Matthew Leonard, Executive Director for the St, Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains that, yes, the mass is a sacrifice, but an unbloody one that makes present again the one and only sacrifice of Christ on the cross.
Finding the Meaning in Ritual: Why Do Catholics Pray THAT Way?
Why do Catholics have so many rituals, liturgies, devotions, and spiritual bric a brac? Can’t I just worship God in my own way? Mike Aquilina, co-author of “The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions” explores the meaning behind all those spirital machinations.
Why do I HAVE to Go to Mass? Getting More Out of Church!
Let’s face it. Come Sunday mornings, it can be tempting to pull up the covers and stay in bed. What’s so special about Mass? Is it really THAT important? Mike Aquilina, author of “Understanding the Mass: 100 Questions, 100 Answers”, gives you some great reasons to get out of bed and get to Church.