The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) outlines that the faithful “should kneel beginning after the singing or recitation of the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) until after the Amen of the Eucharistic Prayer”. However, because of the design of the Oratory where the area for the congregation is sloped with a small step between… Read More
Money received from your Sunday offering is used to replenish our chapel supplies, such as: Altar candles Flowers Liturgical books Refreshment (hospitality) Sacramental wine Sanctuary lamp We also try to make a commitment to use half of what you give to help the poor. It allows us to continue our ministry of feeding the hungry… Read More
Many of the world’s religions bestow special status on people who demonstrate a life of almost perfect virtue. Religions differ on the title assigned to these people. The Catholic church calls them saints. The process by which someone becomes a saint is called canonization. The Catholic church has canonized around 3,000 people — the exact… Read More
At certain times in the history of the Church, popes have called upon the faithful to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of a particular aspect of the faith. In 1967, Pope Paul VI announced a Year of Faith commemorating the 19th centenary of the martyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul. The 1967 Year of… Read More
