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“‘Through My Most Grievous Fault’: New Mass Prayers”
BY DR. EDWARD SRI, CommentaryEnglish
In the prayer known as the Confiteor (which begins, “I confess to almighty God …”), the new translation of the Mass helps us cultivate a more humble, sorrowful attitude toward God as we confess our sins and accept responsibility for our wrong actions. Instead of simply saying that I have sinned “through my own fault,” […] English
Previous Columns by Our Guest Columnists
A Good Shepherd, Good Priest, Good Friend
Archbishop John F. Donoghue was a Good Shepherd, a good priest, a gentle man, and a good friend to my wife, Jill, and me. I have many wonderful memories of working for Archbishop Donoghue, as a volunteer and as an employee, as a layman and as a deacon. The archbishop’s 1993 pastoral letter, “Rejoice in […] English
By DEACON LLOYD SUTTER, Special To The BulletinPublished: November 24, 2011
‘Through My Most Grievous Fault’: New Mass Prayers
In the prayer known as the Confiteor (which begins, “I confess to almighty God …”), the new translation of the Mass helps us cultivate a more humble, sorrowful attitude toward God as we confess our sins and accept responsibility for our wrong actions. Instead of simply saying that I have sinned “through my own fault,” […] English
By DR. EDWARD SRI, CommentaryPublished: November 24, 2011
‘And With Your Spirit’: New Mass Prayers
Catholics are very familiar with the parts of the Mass—perhaps too familiar. Sunday after Sunday, we recite certain words such as, “Amen … Thanks be to God … Alleluia … Holy, Holy, Holy Lord ….” These words are so ingrained in us that we often say them, almost robotically, out of routine. Indeed, if someone […] English
By DR. EDWARD SRI, CommentaryPublished: November 10, 2011
‘And With Your Spirit’: New Mass Prayers
Catholics are very familiar with the parts of the Mass—perhaps too familiar. Sunday after Sunday, we recite certain words such as, “Amen … Thanks be to God … Alleluia … Holy, Holy, Holy Lord ….” These words are so ingrained in us that we often say them, almost robotically, out of routine. Indeed, if someone […] English
By DR. EDWARD SRI, CommentaryPublished: November 10, 2011
Viaje Jornada Mundial De La Juventud
Por primera vez tuve la oportunidad de participar en una Jornada Mundial de la Juventud, esta vez celebrada en Madrid, España. No fui preparado o predispuesto para lo que es participar en un evento como estos, solo esperava vivirlo. Que viví? Que encontré? Que disfrute? El llegar a Madrid y estar en esta ciudad […] English
By BISHOP LUIS R. ZARAMA, CommentaryPublished: September 1, 2011
Bishop Zarama Writes On World Youth Day Trip
For the first time, I had the opportunity to attend World Youth Day, which was celebrated in Madrid, Spain. I was not prepared to actually participate in an event like this—I only expected to experience it. What did I experience? What did I find? What did I enjoy? Arriving in Madrid and being in such […] English
By BISHOP LUIS R. ZARAMA, CommentaryPublished: September 1, 2011
Bishop Zarama Writes On World Youth Day Trip
For the first time, I had the opportunity to attend World Youth Day, which was celebrated in Madrid, Spain. I was not prepared to actually participate in an event like this—I only expected to experience it. What did I experience? What did I find? What did I enjoy? Arriving in Madrid and being in such […] English | En Español
By BISHOP LUIS R. ZARAMA, CommentaryMaking Sense Of The Senseless
What can you say about a senseless murder? I just learned of the killing of Father Ed Everitt, OP, in Waveland, Miss. He was the priest who catechized me as I entered the Catholic Church in Holy Cross Parish in Atlanta many years ago. I was stunned, and then I remembered how he impacted me. […] English
By PHILLIP M. THOMPSON, CommentaryPublished: July 21, 2011
Murky Vested Interests Seek To Promote Death
In 2009, the British Broadcasting Corporation showed “A Short Stay in Switzerland,” starring Julie Walters as Dr. Anne Turner, “who in 2006 took her own life in a Zurich clinic having developed an incurable degenerative disease,” very like the one that killed her husband. Although the drama portrays the opposition of Dr. Turner’s family and […] English
By FATHER DOUGLAS K. CLARK, STL, CommentaryPublished: July 21, 2011
Really, Truly, Substantially Present
Last week, I gave an address at the annual Atlanta Eucharistic Congress, which is one of the most impressive gatherings in the American Catholic Church. Roughly 30,000 people came together, on the eve of the feast of Corpus Christ, to celebrate the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The Congress opened with a spectacular […] English
By FATHER ROBERT BARRON, CommentaryPublished: July 7, 2011
Not In Kansas Anymore
My days as a seminarian are drawing to a close. These seven years have been nothing short of miraculous, and the end to which they lead will be even more so: in reflecting on my past, I am drawn into speechlessness at the thought of the grace God has showered upon me, staying with me […] English
By FATHER JOSHUA ALLEN, CommentaryPublished: June 23, 2011
This Is A Great Time To Be A Priest
This May 24, I celebrated my 25th anniversary as a priest. This past quarter century—just shy of half my life—has been joyful indeed, and I have never once regretted my decision to become a priest. The priesthood has taken me all over the world and deep into the hearts of people I’ve been privileged to […] English
By FATHER ROBERT BARRON, CommentaryPublished: June 23, 2011
Bob Dylan In China
Knowing my interest in all things Bob Dylan, a friend sent me an article recently penned by Maureen Dowd, columnist for The New York Times (“Blowin’ in the Idiot Wind,” April 9). It had to do with the maestro’s recent (and unprecedented) appearance in China, but it was far from an encomium. Dowd took Bob […] English
By FATHER ROBERT BARRON, CommentaryPublished: April 28, 2011
Transcending Nationality
The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed separate versions of an immigration bill. These bills, like similar legislation proposed or adopted by other states, aim to curtail “illegal immigration” into the state, in the alleged absence of federal action in this regard. For a variety of reasons, the Catholic Church is not “on […]
By FATHER DOUGLAS K. CLARK, STL, CommentaryPublished: March 31, 2011
Catholic Health Care In The United States
The journey began some 2,000 years ago when an itinerant preacher told a parable about a man who was beaten and left for dead at the side of the road. Three people came upon the man. Two left without offering assistance. The third, a Samaritan, not only aided the man but even took him to […] English
By DEACON WILLIAM J. GARRETT, CommentaryPublished: March 3, 2011
A Salute To Hu-manly Catholic Men And Women
A recent column by Lorraine Murray (“A Salute To Manly-Man Catholics,” Oct. 14, 2010) led me to give the role of men in today’s world a closer look. I found some of the phrases and images used truly needed a close, Gospel-eyed examination of their content. I’d like to share another perspective on this, both […] English
By FATHER EUGENE BARRETTE, MS, CommentaryPublished: February 17, 2011
Prepare A Place To Receive The True Gift
The angel said to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” One of my childhood traditions is to decorate […] English | En Español
By BISHOP LUIS R. ZARAMA, CommentaryCaroling Still Brings Peace On Earth
On a cold, clear, dark Friday night in December, our parents sent us out. With flashlights in our mittened hands and our feet securely stuffed into our red snow boots, we set out. My sister, brother and I crunched along through the frozen snow and ice for several blocks to Kenwood Elementary School in Columbus, […] English
By DEACON STEVE SWOPE, CommentaryPublished: December 23, 2010
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Spiritual Side To Santa Claus
From time to time I have been accused by some of my friends, “You seem to see God revealing Himself in many different life situations.” Well, I must confess, often I do. It is a firm conviction of mine that God has planted deep in each of us a special seed, which sprouts into a […] English
By DEACON BRIAN KILKELLY, CommentaryPublished: December 23, 2010