Why Communion on the Tongue? Part II of II
September 27, 2016 by Christopher Carstens
Filed under Christopher Carstens, Eucharist, Sacraments
Why Communion on the Tongue? Part II of II The Passive Action of Communion Editor's Note: In Part I, Christopher Carstens introduced the topic of the reception of Holy Communion on the tongue. Today, in Part II of the series, he offers three considerations for receiving the Holy Eucharist in this way. Part II: The Passive Action of Communion An ancient maxim of the Church teaches that “the law... Read More
Corpus Christi
May 29, 2016 by Liz Estler
Filed under Corpus Christi, Eucharist, Liz Estler, Solemnity
Corpus Christi The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ In today's solemnity (which was celebrated last Thursday, May 26th in some locations), we honor the most holy Body and Blood of Christ. This feast was promoted by St. Juliana of Liège (also known as St. Juliana of Cornillon), who lived between 1191/2 and 1258, an Augustinian nun in charge of a leper colony. Jesus appeared... Read More
A Personal Relationship with Jesus
August 18, 2014 by Dan Burke
Filed under Catholic Spirituality, Dan Burke, Relationship with Christ
A Personal Relationship with Jesus Dear Friends, a recent article in Homiletics and Pastoral Review (HPR) advanced a problematic perspective regarding how a Catholic should understand the idea that we must have a personal relationship with Jesus. I asked a scholar of St. John Paul II’s perspective on the topic, Dr. Carole Brown, and Ralph Martin who is a well-known scholar on the New Evangelization,... Read More
