Most people - Catholics and non-Catholics alike - are very familiar with the word “alleluia.” It is used in all sorts of contexts, sacred and secular, as an outburst of joy and celebration. Fewer people, including Catholics, know the actual meaning of the word.
Read MoreFrom the earliest days of the Church, Christians have carried on the Jewish custom of singing the Psalms - those lyrical hymn-prayers of the Old Testament that express the whole range of human emotion and experience of God
Read MoreIn this little moment, you have the chance to silently gather up your intentions and place them upon the altar. Remember, the ordained priest is not the only one who offers the Mass! You, as a baptismal priest, are called to offer the Liturgy in your own way. For whom, or for what, do you offer it?
Read MoreIf we participate actively and fruitfully in this seemingly small part of the liturgy, it will open our hearts to receive God’s grace more fully in the parts to follow. Let’s focus on just two elements of the Penitential Rite …
Read MoreOn June 15th, we held our Mass of Thanksgiving for Sr. Mary Veronica’s Golden Jubilee. It was a joyous occasion, and a chance for Sister to reconnect with many of her extended family members and friends - including some she had not seen in 50 years!!
Read MoreOne of the central goals of the Vatican II Council Fathers was to promote active participation of the congregation in the sacred liturgy. This term has been subject to much interpretation - and misinterpretation! - over the years.
Read MoreThe title says it all — we hope you enjoy these snapshots of a glorious, joyful, and grace-filled profession day on August 15th!
Read MoreWe here at St. Joseph Monastery have spent the past year and a half in “Jubilee mode,” celebrating several important anniversaries for our Passionist Congregation and our own community. The last of these, the 75th anniversary of our monastery’s foundation in Western Kentucky, was a particularly joyful occasion.
Read MoreOn a personal level, how does one rekindle a desire to receive our Sacramental Lord? Perhaps the key lies not so much in looking at ourselves as looking at Him.
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