Liturgy of the Hours

Liturgy of the Hours

The Liturgy of the Hours is the official daily common prayer of the Catholic Church. It is a prayer that allows Catholics to sanctify...

Catholic Liturgy

Catholic liturgy consists of all of the prayers, acts, and services of the Church, as the Mystical Body of Christ, united with Jesus as...

Fully Conscious and Active Participation at Catholic Mass

The Catholic Church expects all Catholics, not only the ordained priests, to attend Mass with fully conscious and active participation, and not simply as...

Catholic Mass and the Bible

God’s revelation is made known through word and sacrament in the Catholic liturgy, which is rooted in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. The expressions,...

Parousia

When Jesus ascended into Heaven after his Crucifixion, Death, and Resurrection, the angels promised that He would return. Jesus had also promised that He...

Singing at Catholic Mass

Catholics express their love for God by singing, especially during Mass. Worshipping God by singing sacred music in Mass on Earth allows Catholics to...
Liturgy of the Hours

Liturgy of the Hours

Comprised of readings from Sacred Scripture, writings of saints and theologians, and short reflections to be prayed at different times of the day, the...