Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 14: The Holy Eucharist – Matter, Form, and Minister

March 5, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 14 The Holy Eucharist – Matter, Form, and Minister  In baptism the matter is the water, the form are the words, and the usual minister is the ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 13: The Collect

March 4, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

“Father, read the black, do the red.” Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Collect “Father, read the black, do the red.” Yes, that’s what she said:  “Read the black. Do the ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 13: The Institution of the Holy Eucharist

March 4, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 13 The Institution of the Holy Eucharist  The next six lessons will be about the Holy Eucharist. Even though this is the Greatest Sacrament, we will only ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 12: The Gloria

March 3, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

What’s the number one song ever? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Gloria What’s the number one song ever? The number one song ever, according to me, is the Gloria, which ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 12: The Effects of Baptism

March 3, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 12 The Effects of Baptism  The very best part of the Sacrament of Baptism are the effects.  No matter how old you are, and no matter what ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV: Lent Is Surrender, Not Self-Improvement

March 2, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality

Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s catechesis from February 25, 2026. Although there was no public Wednesday General Audience due to the ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 11: Kyrie Eleison

March 2, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

It’s Greek for “Lord, have mercy.” Today’s Lenten Lesson: Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison is Greek for “Lord, have mercy.” After we confess our sins at the start of Mass, ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 11: The Sponsors (Godparents)

March 2, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 11 The Sponsors (Godparents)  While it is not essential for the validity of Baptism to have a Godparent, or Sponsor, the Church asks us to have Sponsors, ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 10: More on the Sacrament of Baptism (Part II)

February 28, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 10 More on the Sacrament of Baptism (Part II)  Welcome back to the Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments.  Today I will tell you the rest of the ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 10: Mea Culpa

February 28, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Remember how Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Mea Culpa Do you remember how Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins? Beethoven’s Fifth begins with just four notes.  But he repeats ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 9: The Confiteor

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

It’s like washing your hands before a meal Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Confiteor You wash your hands before you eat dinner, and you take off your dirty shoes when ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments 9: More on the Sacrament of Baptism (Part I)

February 27, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lessons on the Sacraments

Lesson 9 More on the Sacrament of Baptism (Part I)  The Ritual for Baptism provides for the baptism of one person or multiple persons.   The most ordinary form ... Read more