Pope Leo noted how we can be united with our faithful departed loved ones through our participation in liturgy.
On the occasion of a liturgical conference in Oregon, the Pope emphasized that all the faithful should be formed for the liturgy through the liturgy itself.
St. Arethas and Companions are celebrated each year on October 24 in the local calendar of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.
"The liturgical year, punctuated by Sundays, has an interesting history, in which the faith and devotion of the Church are interwoven."
The Holy Father continued with his reflections on the Liturgy inspired by Vatican II. He echoes his predecessors in urging a deepening of the Liturgy of the Hours.
While January 6 recalls the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child, July 24 recalls the Magi themselves and their potential resting place.
With music, Scripture, storytelling, and a 240-voice choir, the Catholic performers invite audiences to begin Advent a little differently.
The summer months are popular for weddings, so it is fitting that the Church calls to mind a large number of married saints in July.
Shortly before the reception of Holy Communion, Catholics will pray the Agnus Dei prayer, calling to mind Jesus as the Lamb of God.
The two pillars of the Church were not "slaves" of God, but "friends," both having deep friendship with Jesus, which united them in their mission.
Here are some common options you can memorize and recite in confession when the priest says, "Now make an act of contrition."
The new Liturgy of the Hours from Ascension Press features the work of a modern sacred artist rooted in Ratzinger's take on beauty.
"By incorporating us into Christ, the Eucharist teaches us to adopt the very style of life of the Lord Jesus."
One of the best known and most beloved hymns in the Church's liturgy can stand alone as a beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit.
The Nicene Creed, called "Credo" in Latin, is an ancient form of professing a person's assent to the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
Throughout the stories, miracles, parables, sermons, and teachings of these next months, Matthew will focus on Jesus’ teachings about bringing the kingdom from the Old into the New.
A 30-second answer is a good thing to have prepared and ready to go.
