Faith

The Collect

In the Collect, we gather the strands of our lives. We do so in a focused way – a way that sets the tone for the entire Mass: To the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit. Continue reading »

A New Missal and a New Look at the Works of Mercy

On this last Sunday of the liturgical year, we say goodbye to the old missal and prepare to receive the new translation. We also take a new look at the corporal works of mercy: we carry them out in union with Jesus and his Church through which we receive salvation.

Today is the Feast of Christ the King – the final Sunday of our liturgical year. The Feast has a particular significance this year because this is the last Sunday we will be using the old translation of the Missal. At the end of the Mass I will bless our new Roman Missals.* Continue reading »