With this column, we come to the end of the first essential part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word. The Lord gathers his people to worship His Father on Sunday, and at other times, as well. He fir ...

COMMENTARY: The heart-to-heart dialogue of the Liturgy of the Word prepares us to be united to Christ in Holy Communion. Prepare for Mass by reflecting on the readings before heading to church. ‘We ...

In part one of this series on the new English translation of the Roman Missal, we looked at the way that beauty reveals God and how it lifts our hearts to offer Him fitting worship and praise. Now, in ...

This liturgical form of prayer draws us closer to God throughout the day, uniting us with clergy, religious and laity around the world in the praise of God. The monks ...