Tag: Mass

Msgr. William J. Awalt on the Eucharist

I was reading about Judge Robert Bork’s conversion to Catholicism, and he said: After I wrote Slouching Toward Gomorrah the priest at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., Msgr. William Awalt, told me that my views on matters seemed to be very close to those of the Catholic views, which was true. Not being… Continue reading Msgr. William J. Awalt on the Eucharist

Guess the Author

Try to guess who made these statements: Those who are in charge of the sacred mysteries, and especially those who are careless about their task, should realize that the chalices, corporals, and altar linens where the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ are offered in sacrifice should be completely suitable. And besides, many… Continue reading Guess the Author

The Anglican Use Experiment

Today is my last of four days in Kansas City. It’s been an eventful weekend, with a sorta-surprise birthday party for me (my birthday isn’t until next month, but this is my last time in town for a while), my parent’s anniversary (on Valentine’s Day), President’s Day (errr, Washington’s Birthday), Mardi Gras (today), and so… Continue reading The Anglican Use Experiment

St. Justin Martyr on the Eucharist

St. Justin Martyr, in his First Apology (written between 153 and 155 A.D.), lays out one of the earliest descriptions of the Mass. It’s great, because it’s a dumbed-down version of Catholic theology intended for those who had no idea what a “bishop” was, or even what “Amen” meant. It’s like stumbling upon a children’s… Continue reading St. Justin Martyr on the Eucharist

Morning in Catholic America?

Earlier, I talked about why I think it’s a positive that we’re getting a more technically-accurate translation of the Mass which will put us more in line with the rest of the Roman Rite. Now I want to talk about those who would sabotage the new translation, as well as those who are stepping up… Continue reading Morning in Catholic America?

Why I’m Glad They’re Changing Our Mass

I. The ProblemLet me say first of all that I love the Ordinary Form Mass in the vernacular. But let’s be clear about something else, as well: the English translation of the Latin Mass is abysmal. That is, regardless of its merits as prayers, it’s objectively bad as a translation. What it says in Latin… Continue reading Why I’m Glad They’re Changing Our Mass