“Catholics born after 1980 are the least likely group of religious believers to pray daily,” says Robert Feduccia, founding director of the Youth Liturgical Leadership Program.
Daily prayer is key to Catholics remaining active in church, says speaker
Greg Erlandson – Advent: Can we do it?
Advent liturgies speak to us of a message of reform and hope.
At 50, FDLC remains focused on liturgical formation for ‘people of God’
The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC), an advisory group for the USCCB on matters of liturgy, celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 9-11 with a gathering in Chicago.
Need to change hearts, not just books, to improve liturgy, pope says
The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said Feb. 14.
Should liturgical ministers pray together before Mass begins?
Prayerful recollection by the celebrant and other liturgical ministers is never out of date or out of place.
Gregorian chant gives Catholics elevated liturgical experience
Singing has been a part of the liturgy since the early days of the Catholic Church, but Gregorian chant — which began to take shape in the ninth century — is the earliest form of liturgical music that was written and preserved for the historical record.
Pope amends church law on Mass translations, highlights bishops’ role
In changes to the Code of Canon Law regarding translations of the Mass and other liturgical texts, Pope Francis highlighted respect for the responsibility of national and regional bishops’ conferences.
Hark the herald angels: How sacred music evangelizes, lifts up hearts
Music can be that gentle lure that helps welcome and embrace those who have become distant from the church, said one liturgy and music expert.