“Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi | The Law of Worship is the Law of Belief”
SACRED LITURGY
A Short History of the Roman Rite of Mass – Introduction: The Last Supper—The First Eucharist
This series of articles is intended as an overview of the development of the Roman Rite Mass until the present day. Understanding this rich and complex history will help not only the clergy in their sacramental ministry but also laypeople in participating fruitfully in the liturgy of the Church.
Gender Confusion and Catholic Liturgy
In the church, along with the demands for women’s ordination was the demand for girl altar servers and female extraordinary ministers of holy communion. While these innovations gave the appearance of increased equality for women, it eroded the time-tested segregated formation of both men and women.