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Pope Francis: Catholics need better understanding of the Mass

The “sense of mystery” and awe Catholics should experience at Mass is not one prompted by Latin or by “creative” elements added to the celebration, but by an awareness of sacrifice of Christ and his real presence in the Eucharist, Pope Francis said.

This summer, don't take a vacation from your vocation

These words are often repeated this time of year in seminaries across the country. The warning is to remind seminarians of the need to continue to attend to their formation throughout the summer break.

July 2: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oh, to have a grateful guest such as the great prophet Elisha! To thank a wealthy but childless widow who provided him with meals and a room during his travels, Elisha announces: "This time next year you will be fondling a baby son."

What’s the meaning of Mass?

Every week millions of Catholics around the world gather for Mass, to celebrate the sacrificial meal we call the Eucharist. People come to Mass for different reasons. No doubt they carry with them a variety of understandings of what the Mass is all about.

Lithuanians have new option for worshipping

Lithuanian Catholics living in Lake County now have a new option for worshipping in their native language: the new Our Lady of Siluva Mission will have Mass once a month in the chapel at Santa Maria del Popolo Parish in Mundelein.

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