A careful reading of the Eucharistic prayers (12 have been approved for use by the church) shows that the purpose of the ...

When Bishops from around the world gather early next month for the 11 th General Synod of Bishops, only two representatives from the U.S. will be present. One of them, Fr. Francis J. Moloney, an ...

I believe that Judas betrayed Jesus because he believed the devil's lies about Jesus not being the Son of God and God the Son. Judas was already stealing from Jesus' financial resources long before ...

Tsiroanomandidy (Fides Service) - “Last year in October we opened the Year of the Eucharist with a three day National Meeting on the theme “Adoration of the Eucharist in each of the six areas of ...

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Caption - Pope Francis pauses in prayer in front of a statue of Mary after celebrating Mass in Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Sept. 3, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) The National ...

In this accessible and thought-provoking book, Williams (Faith in the Public Square), the former Archbishop of Canterbury, explores four essential elements of Christian life. In a conversational tone ...

Dr. Brant Pitre hopes his new book on the Jewish roots of the Eucharist will help Catholics understand the “great gift” of the sacrament, as well as their privileged role in the “divine drama” of ...

Liturgical Balance. Such liturgical reforms as the new Lectionary, the location from which the Word is proclaimed, and participation by members of the worshiping community as lectors have enhanced the ...