Fr. Christian Mathis | August 30, 2010
Today I am happy to use my blog to promote my friend Elizabeth’s new venture as an official newspaper columnist. Elizabeth and I have met through the blogosphere and I love her writing. One of the things that most impresses me about her is her ability to take on topics that are somewhat off color [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 27, 2010
Today I celebrate the eleven year anniversary of my diaconate ordination. As a result, the feast of St. Monica will always hold a place in my heart. For me, St. Monica represents love and patience. Her love and prayers for her son have inspired Christians throughout the centuries. One of the gifts of this blog [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 27, 2010
One of the phrases heard often when speaking of the post conciliar liturgy is the call to “full, active and conscious participation”. The council fathers in the document on the liturgy put it in these words, Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 25, 2010
In our latest Faith Seeking Understanding podcast we discuss the subject of iconography. You can listen to it here.
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 21, 2010
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 20, 2010
I consider it unfortunate that an often asked question when I was attending seminary was, “Do you believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist?” It is unfortunate both in that the question itself is accusatory (the implication being that the person does not believe in this basic tenet of our Catholic faith) [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 18, 2010
Growing up I spent most of my childhood attending Catholic schools. One of the things we learned early on were the many devotional prayers and practices that have for centuries enriched the lives of the faithful. The BVM sisters taught us to say the morning offering to God, how to pray the rosary, and gave [...]
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