On the contrary, they were meant to continue as music intrinsic to the Mass and most suited ... chant the first Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in a public service at the St ...

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

The three feasts that were dropped were Our Lady, Queen of Apostles, Our Lady of Ransom (which were celebrated only locally) and the Most Holy Name of Mary. The Mass for Our ... the restored Solemnity ...

From there, it spread throughout the West, and by the thirteenth century the liturgy had developed to a solemnity ... God's mysterious plan regarding the Incarnation of the Word embraces also the ...

Mary was granted this extraordinary privilege because of Her unique role in history as the Mother of God ... required of all Christians to God’s Plan. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception ...

By turning our hearts to Mary, we experience a whole new horizon of prayer. By her gentle guidance, Mary shows us new depths ...

Some Christians criticize the Catholic Church for elevating Mary with the title: Mother of God. They claim that this title for Mary is not found in the Bible. Now it may be true that the Bible ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of loving service to the poorest of the poor, to the General Roman Calendar so ...

Roseville — Family, friends and community members gathered Saturday evening in Roseville to honor Ashley Elkins, a Warren mother of two who has been missing since Jan. 3. More than a hundred ...