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On the Art of Celebrating the Eucharistic Liturgy Properly and Adoring the Lord in the Eucharist Devoutly

By Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki | June 25, 2014

With this in mind, in order that more of the faithful will be able to spend time in adoration and prayer in the presence of the Eucharistic Lord, I direct that in the churches and chapels of our diocese, tabernacles that were formerly in the center of the sanctuary, but have been moved, are to be returned as soon as possible to the center of the sanctuary in accord with the original architectural design. Tabernacles that are not in the center of the sanctuary or are otherwise not in a visible, prominent and noble space are to be moved to the center of the sanctuary; tabernacles that are not in the center of the sanctuary but are in a visible, prominent and noble space may remain.

Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi: Worship, Belief and Life are One

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 25, 2014

Liturgical worship is not an add on for a Catholic Christian. It is the foundation of Catholic identity; expressing our highest purpose. Worship reveals what we truly believe and how we view ourselves in relationship to God, one another and the world into which we are sent to carry forward the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ.How the Church worships is a prophetic witness to the truth of what she professes. Good worship becomes a dynamic means of drawing the entire human community into the fullness of life in Jesus Christ. It attracts - through beauty to Beauty. Liturgical worship informs and transforms both the person and the worshiping community which participates in it. There is reciprocity between worship and life.

Fr Dwight Longenecker: Watch Out For Little Red Fish

By Fr Dwight Longenecker | June 24, 2014

In the debate on current issues like same sex marriage, matters of church discipline and moral teaching there are three little red fish that are used in our society constantly, and like those Swedish fish candies, they're sweet and irresistible. The three may be named the sentimental heresy, the utilitarian heresy and the political heresy. These forms of argument are subjective and relativistic. In other words, they are based in personal experience and opinion, not in facts or evidence.

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Learning to be Free and Happy From John the Baptist

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 24, 2014

In a beautiful excerpt from a sermon of St. Augustine on John the Baptizer, the great Bishop of Hippo calls us to pause and reflect on the reason we celebrate his first birth - 'The Church observes the birth of John as in some way sacred; and you will not find any other of the great men of old whose birth we celebrate officially. We celebrate John's, as we celebrate Christ's. This point cannot be passed over in silence, and if I may not perhaps be able to explain it in the way that such an important matter deserves, it is still worth thinking about it a little more deeply and fruitfully than usual.'

Spanish model quits glamorous career to become a nun

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 23, 2014

After a career and lifestyle that would be the envy of anyone, Spanish model and actress Olalla Oliveros walked away from her hectic and glamorous lifestyle in order to become a nun. A face at onetime seen on countless billboards across Spain is now adorned with blue sackcloth and veil.

The Feast of Corpus Christi: May the Lord Come and Take up Residence Within Us Anew

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 22, 2014

Corpus Christi is Latin for Body of Christ. It is the name given to the Feast of Body and Blood of Jesus which is given to us in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. On this day, through our readings at Mass, the homily, and our participation in Holy Mass, we are reminded that Jesus Christ gives Himself to us, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. We are also reminded of our missionary call to give Him to others. There is an ancient and beautiful custom in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, the Corpus Christi procession. The consecrated Host, the Body of the Lord, is reposed in what is called a monstrance. The term is derived from a Latin phrase meaning to show or reveal.The faithful process the Body of the Lord through the streets surrounding their church buildings. This Eucharistic procession can be a powerful witness to an age which has lost its sense of the sacred. We proclaim by our action that the Lord is truly present, giving Himself to all who call upon him.

When Government Becomes god: Presbyterian Church USA Synod Rejects the Truth About Marriage

By Deacon Keith A Fournier | June 23, 2014

On the day after the March for Marriage in Washington, DC, I awakened to read the AP Headline "Presbyterian Assembly: Gay Marriage is Christian" I am deeply saddened for my faithful Presbyterian Christian friends, and there are many of them. I know I will be standing with many of them in the months ahead while faithful, classical Christians, of every major confession and tradition, discern the ways we can come together to defend and proclaim the plan of God that marriage is between one man and one woman, intended for life, open to life and formative of family. No erring church assembly can change the plan of God.

Heartbeat of the Family: Why do teens drop out of church?

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | June 2, 2014

As we move into June, we would like to introduce a new theme to our readers for the month. This June is "Heartbeat of the Family" month at Catholic Online. We'd like to open our month talking about teens dropping out of church.

Relativity Studio's Family Friendly 'Earth to Echo' (In theaters Nationwide July 2) will entertain kids of all ages, and provide lots of laughs for parents too!

By Donald Clark | June 20, 2014

Relativity Studio's Family Friendly "Earth to Echo" (In theaters Nationwide July 2) will entertain kids of all ages, and provide lots of laughs for parents too!

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