In this episode we speak with Caroline Smyczek about here recent article titled, "A Familiar Conversation: How to Find a Home for Prayer in Marriage,"By adoremus

The sign of the Sacrament of Confirmation has not, historically, been defined as precisely as that of Baptism. Consequently, theological manuals spoke with less agreement and, overall, less certainty concerning this second sacrament of initiation. Moreover, some points on which past authors strongly concurred have been overturned by modern teaching…

In this Adoremus Interview, we speak with Monsignor Robert Dempsey on his recent article titled, "The Canonical Form of Marriage: Pastoral Aid to the Marital Vocation."By adoremus

One of the three altars in the Jewish Temple to prefigure the Catholic altar, the Golden Table, received bread and wine for sacrifice. Sound familiar? Brant Pitre explains it all.By adoremus

Msgr. Robert J. Dempsey studies the sacrament of marriage’s canonical development—including why the Church’s public witness is necessary whenever bride and groom say, “I do.”By adoremus

When two become one, so should their prayer life. Caroline Smyczek provides three important steps all Catholic newlyweds should take to place prayer at the heart of their marriage.By adoremus

It depends on the sacrament, of course, but the short answer is everything—and Aaron Sanders goes to the heart of the matter (and form) in this first of a seven-part series on the sacraments.By adoremus

In this Adoremus Interview, we speak with Andrew Chronister, who discusses his recent article titled, "Liturgy, Pelagianism, and Attentiveness to God's Grace."By adoremus

On this episode of Adoremus Interviews, we speak with Fr. Daniel Eusterman about his recent article titled, "The Bedrock Council for the Liturgy: Nicaea at 1,700."By adoremus

The Council of Nicaea, says Father Daniel Eusterman, not only defined Christ’s divinity but also brought foundational unity to the liturgy. Not bad for a council celebrating 1,700 years.By adoremus

Fostering fruitful devotion to the Mass is in no way a DIY project! We need a specialist—and his name is God. So, writes Andrew Chronister, let’s get out of the way and let him do his job.By adoremus

Visit any church, it’s right there hiding in plain sight: the altar of sacrifice. Brant Pitre traces the whys and wherefores of this centerpiece of the Catholic liturgy back to its Jewish roots.By adoremus

On this episode we speak with Fr. Uwe Michael Lang on the completion of his six-part series on the Council of Trent. This final installment is titled, "Trent and its Liturgical Reform: Compared with Vatican II (Part VI)." To read the previous articles, click hereBy adoremus

The first article in this series raised the question whether the liturgical reform initiated by the Second Vatican Council could be likened to the liturgical reform that followed the Council of Trent. In the previous five entries, I have presented the historical events that led to Trent, the deliberations on liturgical and sacramental matters at th…

In this episode we speak with Fr. Aaron Williams about his recent article titled, "Plunged into Darkness: The Office of Tenebrae," You find this article and more at www.adoremus.org.By adoremus

Within the days of the Easter Triduum, another series of celebrations lurk in the shadows commonly known as Tenebrae—and Father Aaron Williams brings it all to light.By adoremus

The previous entry of this series discussed the Breviarium Romanum of 1568 and the Missale Romanum of 1570. These new editions were only the first steps towards an unprecedented standardization of the Latin liturgical tradition. In 1588, as part of his reform of the papal curia, Pope Sixtus V created the Sacred Congregation of Rites, which was to e…

In this episode of Adoremus Interviews, we speak with Fr. Herman Joseph Johanneck, O. Praem. about his recent article titled, "The Changing of the Guard and the Sacred Liturgy." REad this article and more at www.Adoremus.orgBy adoremus

In the previous entry of this series, I have offered an overview of the discussions on the sacred liturgy at the Council of Trent, especially during its third and last period from January 1562 to December 1563. There was a consensus among the council fathers that a revision of liturgical books was needed, but it was felt that the conciliar assembly…

On this episode we speak with Fr. Connor Danstrom about his recent article titled, "The Eucharistic Five-Step: What to Do During Your Eucharistic Holy Hour." Father Connor Danstrom is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and currently serves on the faculty of Mundelein Seminary-University of St. Mary of the Lake, IL.…

In the first installment of this series, I noted that, along with the standardization effected by the adoption of the Ordo Missae according to the Roman curia, the variety of liturgical uses for dioceses and religious orders continued in the later medieval period. Calls for greater liturgical unification were heard already before the Protestant Ref…

Father Justin Kizewski provides a template for understanding the complex relationship between the Old Testament Temple and Mary as the Temple of the paschal Lamb who is Christ.By adoremus

How much eternity can we fit into 3,600 seconds? Father Connor Danstrom can count on one hand a host of ways to make your next Holy Hour count during a visit before the Eucharist.By adoremus

The powerful rituals that commemorate patriotic sacrifice at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, writes Norbertine Father Joseph Herman Johanneck, also provide vital insights into the sacrifice of the liturgy.By adoremus

On this episode we speak with Jeremy Priest about the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, a newly updated liturgical book.By adoremus

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On this episode, we speak with Br. Stanley Rother Wagner, OSB about his recent article titled, "On Porters and Doors: Toward a Missionizing Theology of Hospitality." Br. Stanley Rother Wagner, OSB, is a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana, where he currently serves as the archivist. He holds a BA in history from Quincy U…

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Listen as Chris Carstens interviews Dr. Matava, Dean of the Graduate School of Theology at Christendom College. Dr. Matava is part of a team that is launching a new Master of Arts in Theology program with a Liturgical and Sacramental specialization. The Institute for Liturgical Formation will start next summer!…

In this episode we speak with Carol Anne Jones about her recent article titled, "Notes from the Nave: Growing Up with Vatican II." Read this article and more at www.adoremus.orgBy adoremus

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The Church in the US just celebrated its 10th National Eucharistic Congress with a massive crowd. Four national pilgrimages prepared the way to the Congress in Indianapolis, traveling from north, south, east, and west, over 60 days and covering a combined 6500 miles. On this episode we spoke with Dominic Carstens, who was one of the perpetual pilgr…

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This week we speak with Dr. Michael Brummond about the final article in a three-part series titled, "The Liturgy: A Work of the Trinity." In this interview, we discuss, "The Spirit in the Liturgy: The Work of the Third Person of the Trinity in the Sacraments."By adoremus

This week we speak with Matthew A. Tsakanikas about his recent Adoremus article titled, "Saint Athanasius on Divinization."By adoremus

On this episode we speak with Chris Carstens and Michael Gormley about their new podcast, which is sponsored by Adoremus. Check out, "Becoming God" wherever you get your podcasts!By adoremus

This week we speak with Fr. Daniel Eusterman about his recent Adoremus article titled, "The Paschal Mystery: “Truly Right and Just” – A Study of the Central Sacramental Reality of the Liturgy."By adoremus

This week we speak with Michael Bursch about his recent Adoremus article titled, "Eucharistic Faith Made Manifest: The Case for Altar Canopies."By adoremus

This week we speak with John Grondelski about his recent Adoremus article titled, "The Mass and Broadcast Media: A Post-Covid Post-Mortem."By adoremus

This week we speak with Christopher Carstens about some of the biggest stores from 2023. If you would like to read any of the articles mentioned in this episode, you can go to www.Adoremus.orgBy adoremus

This week we speak with Andrew Kaethler about his recent Adoremus article titled, "Intimations of God: Toward a Catholic Integration of Rite, Culture, and the Contemporary Person."By adoremus

This week we speak with Roland Millare about his recent Adoremus article, "Down in Adoration Falling — Our Grateful Response to the Eucharist."By adoremus

This week we speak with Christopher Carstens about a recent Adoremus article on Latin in the liturgy. This article was written by Paul Senz and you can read it in full here.By adoremus

This week we speak with Mary Catherine Levri about her recent article for Adoremus titled, "The Eucharistic Dynamic of Beauty." We are proud to partner with The Liturgical Institute for their online study program. Find out more about these online offerings at www.liturgy.online.By adoremus

This week we speak with Alexis Kutarna about her recent article for Adoremus titled, "Sing a New and Ever-Ancient Song to the Lord! Introducing the Divine Office Hymnal." We are proud to partner with The Liturgical Institute for their online study program. Find out more about these online offerings at www.liturgy.online.…

This week we speak with Dr. Joshua Revelle about his recent article for Adoremus titled, "Seeing the Lord: Biblical Orientations for Eucharistic Renewal." We are proud to partner with The Liturgical Institute for their online study program. Find out more about these online offerings at www.liturgy.online.…