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  • Mass and the Macaroni Necklace

    A Father’s Day Reflection on the Eucharist

    What does a golden ciborium full of hosts and glass cruets of wine and water have to do with a kindergarten art project? Plenty!

  • The Good Samaritan

    Better understand Jesus’ parable with this background information.

  • Watch the Language

    Understanding the limitations of language reveals the true meaning of a prayer said at every Mass.

  • What’s in your Bible?

    How many books does your Bible have? If you answered anything less than 73, you’re missing out!

  • Passover Seder

    The Synoptic Gospels tell of the Last Supper being a Passover Seder. This video reveals the origin of the Holy Holiday and its relation to the Mass.

  • Hallelujah! He is Risen!

    Handel’s Hallelujah is synonymous with Easter. But did you know the piece is made from just three verses from Revelation? Watch this video!

  • Sing An Old Song Unto the Lord

    This Sunday we will be singing one of the most famous lines of the Bible as part of the Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.…

  • Water, Water Everywhere

    This Sunday you’ll be getting a double dose of H2O! In the first reading from Exodus, the Hebrews thirst from wandering the desert and they complain to Moses, their leader. Moses appeals…

  • Roots of Liturgical Singing

    The verb sing appears over 300 times in the Old Testament and almost 40 in the New Testament. The first scriptural reference to singing occurs after the Hebrew people escape Egypt through…

  • Jewish Scripture Reading

    The Introductory Rites have prepared the assembly to be nourished by the Word of the Lord. Through various Scripture readings, God speaks directly to his people, and the faithful are brought to…

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