Sacred Liturgy

A Glossary of Catholic Terms, Part 1

From "acolyte" to "motu proprio," learn the definitions of unfamiliar terms as well as new aspects of familiar ones

Mar 10 •

Peter Kwasniewski

Emerging from the Liturgical Cave

Stages on the way: from Novus to Vetus; from 1962 to pre-1955

Mar 3 •

Peter Kwasniewski

Gregorian Chant: Music of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)

How the Church, a master of human psychology, marks times and connects the times through her chants

Feb 6 •

Peter Kwasniewski

Gregorian Chant: Music of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

Only the eternal and infinite God could have begotten music of such perfection

Jan 30 •

Peter Kwasniewski

Why the Traditional Rite of Confession Is Superior to the New Rite

Both are valid, but the old rite is richer in theological and devotional content

Jan 27 •

Peter Kwasniewski

The Acorn and the Oak Tree

In defense of liturgical growth and maturation, with insights from Newman, Tolkien, and other kindred spirits

Jan 23 •

Peter Kwasniewski

The Vision of Our Lady of Knock as Liturgical Apocalypse

An interpretation of the most mysterious of all Marian apparitions

Jan 20 •

Peter Kwasniewski

The Leonine Prayers after Mass (Part 3: Conclusion)

Leo XIII's vision and the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Jan 9 •

Peter Kwasniewski

The Leonine Prayers after Mass (Part 2)

For a better understanding of a small but powerful devotional treasure

Jan 6 •

Peter Kwasniewski

The Leonine Prayers after Mass (Part 1)

For a better understanding of a small but powerful devotional treasure

Jan 2 •

Peter Kwasniewski

Why the Epistle Should Be Read Eastwards and the Gospel Northwards (Part 2: Conclusion)

Responding to Brant Pitre’s Critique of the Tridentine Rite

Dec 19, 2024 •

Peter Kwasniewski

Why the Epistle Should Be Read Eastwards and the Gospel Northwards (Part 1)

Responding to Brant Pitre’s Critique of the Tridentine Rite

Dec 16, 2024 •

Peter Kwasniewski

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