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SAY THE BLACK AND DO THE RED: What We Really Want in the Liturgy

From my friend (and one of my favorite authors) Fr. Dwight Longenecker: a poem from his slim little book, “A Sudden Certainty: Priest Poems.” * * * * * A STUDENT'S PLEA No, no, Father, please don't toss the mike like a DJ when you preach. Please don't be cool. Please don't ride a Harley […]

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NO GREATER LOVE: Facing Kidney Failure, Priest Receives the Gift of Life From His Friend

May he be faithful to the ministry that he receives from you, Lord God, and be to others a model of right conduct. -From the Prayer of Consecration, Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood On the day of his ordination, a young priest expects to offer a lifetime of loving service to Christ and His […]

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