A host of both very old and entirely new liturgical practices have arisen in digital mediation, from the live-streaming of worship services and “pray-as-you-go” apps, to digital prayer chapels, virtual choirs and online pilgrimages.This study of online liturgical practices addresses…
Category: Catechetics
A Way Through Covid 19: Blessed is the One Who Comes
Sir Karl Jenkins’ composition Benedictus evoked something very deep from the experience of the Mass and showed a way through the Covid-19 pandemic. As challenging and frightening as Covid-19 is as it grazes some and destroys others, we are…
Don’t Tell Me What to Do! A Catholic Understanding of Modern Moral Issues, by Dave Heney
This straightforward book provides simple and reliable explanations of what the Catholic Church teaches and why. The book provides quick answers to questions on moral issues, explains why the Church has a fixed opinion on certain matters, and helps put…
How do Catholics Read the Bible? by Daniel J Harrington, SJ
Do Catholics really read the Bible? If so, how do they read it and is there anything unique about their approach? What role does the Bible play in Catholic life, teaching, and culture? As a leading Scripture scholar who also…
Rites of Justice: The Sacraments and Liturgy as Ethical Imperatives, by Megan McKenna
Megan McKenna explores the connect between walking with God and participating in the rituals of the church. Using stories, reflection, Scripture and Church history, she leads us to a deeper understanding of Catholic sacraments and ritual. Her reflections show how…
Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith, by Sharon Daloz Parks
Building on her classic 1986 work, The Critical Years, Sharon Daloz Parks presents a smart and compassionate look at the challenges young adults face in their search for a place of belonging, integrity, and contribution—and a call to thoughtful adults…
Best Practices for Parishes – Home page
Best Practices for Parishes (BPP) is a self-study tool that enables parishes to assess seven dimensions of parish life using best-practice statements drawn from church documents, pastoral experiences, and ministry experts. The assessments become the basis for planning and implementing…
Awake My Soul: Contemporary Catholics on Traditional Devotions, by James Martin
As the liturgical reforms of the last four decades have given much of Catholic worship a decidedly Protestant patina, many Catholics have continued to find meaning in such distinctive devotional practices as praying the Rosary and venerating the saints. These…
Catholic Cuisine Blog
Catholic Cuisine is a blog filled with recipes for celebrating feasts and seasons of the liturgical year. Cookbooks, aprons and other gifts, and many recipes with a bit of history about the feast and the recipe are included in this…
Soul Cakes in November
The making, giving, and eating of Soul Cakes is a traditional way to celebrate All Saints and All Souls days. A recipe for Pumpkin Soul Cakes is included in this blog post. Links are included to other sites that also…
