Last week I shared with you, how we could create a heavenly atmosphere in the Church by praying and singing together. All of us, who come to the Church for Mass on Sundays, Festive Days and weekdays, come with good intention to participate in the Mass. Hence, here below I Read more…
The Second Vatican Council, through the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, instructs us that all those who actively assist at the Holy Mass should be properly taught the meaning and importance of their roles. It is for this reason, that the council states, “Pastors of souls must zealously strive to Read more…
Last week, I wrote “Active Participation” requires that our mind and heart are alert and engaged during the Mass, the Eucharistic celebration. Hence, active participation in the Mass involves our conscious presence, praying, singing and acting in union with the whole assembly. Conscious presence also means listening with attention and Read more…
We come to Church on weekends in order to participate in the Mass and be filled with the blessings of Our Holy Redeemer, Jesus Christ. I always wonder, how many of God’s people, who come to Church on weekends, take active participation in the Mass. The General Instruction of the Read more…