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Category: Features

What would you say to the angel Gabriel?

Posted on Dec 14, 2023Dec 12, 2023 in Features
What would you say to the angel Gabriel?

By Kathy Berken On Deck We celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord on March 25, nine months …Read More

Question Box: Questions on announcements at liturgy, bowing during Creed

Posted on Dec 7, 2023Dec 5, 2023 in Features
Question Box: Questions on announcements at liturgy, bowing during Creed

Q. Is there an appropriate time to announce birthdays or anniversaries during the liturgy? A. Practices on this vary widely …Read More

Question on Communion on the tongue or hand

Posted on Nov 30, 2023Nov 29, 2023 in Features
Question on Communion on the tongue or hand

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: I have seen numerous comments regarding receiving the Eucharist on the tongue versus …Read More

A time to reflect on the immense gift in store for us

Posted on Nov 30, 2023Nov 29, 2023 in Features
A time to reflect on the immense gift in store for us

By Fr. Troy Richmond Guest Column During the month of Novem­ber, the Church invites us to reflect on our mortality …Read More

We are many parts, but one body … connected to God

Posted on Nov 30, 2023Nov 29, 2023 in Features
We are many parts, but one body … connected to God

By Jenna Ebener A reflection Lately, I have been asking God to show me ways I can connect to him …Read More

Living the Seasons: practical ways to celebrate family faith

Posted on Nov 23, 2023Nov 21, 2023 in Features
Living the Seasons: practical ways to celebrate family faith

By Tim Walch Book review “Living the Seasons: Simple Ways to Celebrate the Beauty of Your Faith Throughout the Year,” …Read More

Question Box: Do Protestants reject Christ by not receiving the Eucharist?

Posted on Nov 16, 2023Nov 14, 2023 in Features
Question Box: Do Protestants reject Christ by not receiving the Eucharist?

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Protestant Christians do not receive the Eucharist but they participate in communion periodically at …Read More

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