Extraordinary ministers of Holy CommunionFather Robert M. O’Grady
In each parish, the sharing of the "one Bread, and the one Cup" of the Eucharist in Holy Communion is a ministry shared by ordinary and extraordinary ministers. Since the old maxim that words mean something, ...
ServersFather Robert M. O'Grady
More than most teams of liturgical ministers, altar servers come in all sizes and characteristics. Short and tall, narrow and wide, neat as a pin, others askew, some well past retirement age, many six ...
Ministers of music Father Robert M. O'Grady
It was the sainted Pope Pius X who, at the beginning of the 20th century, initiated some reforms of the church's liturgy. One that affected most Catholics was the lowering of the age of First Holy ...
Greeters and ushersFather Robert M. O'Grady
Entering the church on Sunday morning, you will be welcomed by a greeter or an usher. If you need a worship aid, it is likely your greeter would be the one to hand it to you. If you don't get it, ...
Liturgical environment Father Robert M. O'Grady
You probably have walked into a church and thought or said -- "This is a beautiful church." This might be inspired by its architecture, its interior design, its stained-glass windows, or its finely arranged ...
What's a bishop to do?Father Robert M. O’Grady
Some years ago, a bishop renovated his cathedral church. He did not like tabernacles "off to the side" so he moved it to the middle. He asked what I thought of the renovation. I replied, "Not bad. Of ...
Our models -- of faith, hope, and charity Father Robert M. O’Grady
Q. Why do Catholics worship saints? A. They don't. The whole business of saints is somewhat of a mystery to many outside the Catholic or Orthodox traditions. The cited question and others along ...
