Q. I enjoy taking part in the novena of Masses on Thursday evenings at the Grasshopper Chapel in Cold Spring, which is one of the designated […]
What does the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary teach us?
‘Mother of Mercy’ is fitting title for Virgin Mary
Q. In the “Salve Regina,” the “Hail, Holy Queen,” that concludes the church’s night prayer, we address the Blessed Virgin Mary as “Mother of Mercy.” Please […]
Faith in risen Christ renewed at every Eucharist
I didn’t receive any questions for this month’s column, so I offer you one of my Easter time homilies: Two weeks ago we rejoiced in the […]
Should the feast of St. Joseph be moved out of Lent?
Q: Some people think that celebrating saints’ days during Lent draws our attention away from the Great Forty Days of preparation for Easter. Do you think […]
What ingredients make for a good mealtime prayer?
Wisely, the Jewish tradition of prayer holds it unthinkable to ask anything of God without first offering praise and thanks Q: In my family, as […]
Have you made any liturgical resolutions for 2016?
Q: Have you made any liturgical resolutions for the new year? A: Yes! Here are some of my liturgical resolutions for the year of Our Lord […]