“We wash our hands to signify that they have not committed evil,” writes Father Boismard, referring to Psalm 26: 6 — “I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, Lord.

his master of liturgical ceremonies on Tuesday published a slate of six celebrations that he will preside over during the two-week period spanning Christmas Eve and the January 7th Feast of the ...

COMMENTARY: Today’s feast is directly linked to the jubilee years of 1975 and 2000, making its observance this jubilee year a ...

A recording of a debate about Jesus’ presence in the elements of the Lord’s Supper has inspired a new round of discussion ...

18 1224 Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself to the baptism of St. John, intended for sinners, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." 19 Jesus' gesture is a manifestation of his self-emptying.

Pentecost rejects a tepid Christian life. The Lord Jesus said to the apostles, “I have come to cast a fire on the earth” ...

"Also to be observed are the day of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Epiphany, the Ascension of Christ, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christi, the feast of Mary the Mother of God ...

St. Boniface Martyr Church in Sea Cliff held its annual Feast by the Shore, raising money and ringing in the start of summer ...

“It was important for us to make that statement that all are loved.” When Nawyn-Hellinga stood before the congregation on the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Schrott said he was greeted with eagerness and ...

In the early 13th century, the church faithful were abstaining from receiving holy Communion. It wasn't that they were not ...