Liturgy: Our Rite As Catholics

The Coming Changes in the English Translation of the Mass

Coming in Advent of 2011 we will be using a new English translation of the Mass. Get an advance look at the translation and learn its implications for improving the way we celebrate Sunday Mass.

Dr. Paul Ford LG-01 Thurs., March 25 7:30-9:00 p.m. St. Jude the Apostle Hall

Eight Steps to Get More Out of Mass

Bored with the homily at Mass? Fr. Thoma, who teaches students how to create homilies at St. John’s Seminary, now teaches the rest of us how to listen better to the Word of God and the homily in order to get more out of Mass.

Fr. Steve Thoma LG-02 Mon., February 22 7:30-9:00 p.m. St. Peter Claver West Hall

Being Touched by the Compassion of God: Sacramental Penance as God’s Gift

Learn the truth about the sacrament of Reconciliation. Largely viewed as an obligation and a penance, its fear factor often ranks alongside root canal and public speaking. Msgr. Cox provides a guided tour of what really goes on behind the closed door of the confessional to reveal that—like any other sacrament—Reconciliation is an opportunity to encounter Christ.

Msgr. Craig Cox LG-03 Thurs., March 11 7:30-9:00 p.m. St. Paschal Baylon Hall

Eucharist at Mass: What’s Going On Up There?

Want to unlock the mystery of what happens on the altar at Mass—and how? RCIA Director Mike Lynch gives a clear, concise, and compelling explanation of our most common Catholic sacrament.

Mike Lynch LG-04 Tues., February 23 7:30-9:00 p.m. Holy Cross Church

Annulments and the Sacrament of Marriage

Want someone to shine a light on the topic of annulments? To discuss what an annulment is and how the process works? It all begins with a greater understanding of marriage as a sacrament. Msgr. Cox, the former head of the L.A. Archdiocese office that handles annulments, offers a marriage-based view of this often misunderstood process.

Msgr. Craig Cox LG-05 Thurs., March 4 7:30-9:00 p.m. St. Maximilian Kolbe Hall