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Priest launches campaign to delay changes to Mass prayers
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— A Seattle pastor who was present in St. Peter’s Square as a seminarian in 1963 when Pope Paul VI presented the Second Vatican Council’s liturgical document, “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” is leading a campaign to delay implementation of the latest English translation of the Roman Missal.
Census once gathered data on religion but not any more
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— When Americans fill out their census forms April 1, none of the 10 questions will ask about their religion.
The Jewish roots of our faith are visible throughout our Mass
Contemporary Christian musician and Messianic Christian Marty Goetz often tells of the first Communion service he ever attended. Although a practicing Jew, he heard at the Christian service a familiar Jewish prayer: “Blessed are you Lord God, King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth …” This Jewish prayer used by Christians was an early nudge toward the Christian faith Goetz would embrace and is only part of the Jewish influence on the Mass. (Understanding Our Church, Seeds of Faith)
We have been blessed with faith, now we must put it to work
Our Lord referred to his resurrection at least seven times before it occurred, presenting it as absolute proof of his divinity. In fact, if Jesus never performed a single miracle, his resurrection alone would have proven he was the Son of God. But he knew man’s faith was weak, so he performed many miracles while on earth to strengthen the faith in those who followed him. (The Rosary: Virtue and Grace, Seeds of Faith)
Georgia parish may save New York church by relocating it
NORCROSS, Ga. (CNS) -— Marble block by marble block, parishioners at Mary Our Queen Parish in Norcross hope to move a historic, basilica-style church from Buffalo, N.Y., to the Atlanta suburbs.
Eventual motherhood: God’s timing is perfect
This month brings a milestone for my social circle: for the first time, a childhood friend will become a mother. (Columns)
Lenten lessons we get from Olympic gold medals
As Ash Wednesdays go, it was a pretty upbeat one in Vancouver and Whistler. (Opinions)
Clinic prayers are changing many hearts
One of the most powerful acts you can do to stop abortion in this country is pray in front of an abortion clinic. Your prayers will be completely focused on the horrors happening inside. You will pray intensely for the women who are considering abortion, their unborn children, the fathers and their families. You will be moved to pray for everyone involved in running the clinic -— the doctors, nurses, receptionists. (Editorial)
