Ad Orientem

Eucharistic Revival

On this episode, Rev. Peter M.J. Stravinskas joins the podcast to discuss his recent article, “What’s Really Needed for a ‘Eucharistic Revival?’” Continue Reading »

17 Jan 2023

The Living Branch of the Traditional Latin Mass

by Christopher Ruddy

On July 22, the cardinal issued his long-anticipated decree on the implementation of Pope Francis’s 2021 motu proprio Traditionis Custodes in the Archdiocese of Washington. Continue Reading »

26 Jul 2022

When the celebrant turned around to speak to the congregation—to say things like “Pray, brothers and sisters”—the words took on special force; one's awareness of being directly addressed and invited to participate was heightened. Precisely because the priest had turned with the people to address the Lord, his turning back toward them and speaking to them was imbued with greater significance. In other words, vive la différence. Continue Reading »

20 Sep 2016

He’s Not “Turning his Back to the People”

by George Weigel

The common orientation of priest and people during the Liturgy of the Eucharist symbolizes—or perhaps better, lives out—the Church’s conviction that the Mass is an act of worship offered to the Thrice-Holy God. Continue Reading »

31 Aug 2016

Cardinal Sarah’s Liberal Liturgical Vision

by Br. Michael Baggot

Cardinal Sarah’s ad orientem advocacy liberates the priest from the constant pressure to perform as the main attraction. Continue Reading »

15 Aug 2016

Another Ad Orientem Roundup

by Leroy Huizenga

A roundup of recent pieces of substance on the continuing controversy over Cardinal Robert Sarah's call for a return to the ad orientem posture. Continue Reading »

21 Jul 2016

Who’s Afraid of Ad Orientem?

by Christopher Ruddy

Why the lack of a catholic appreciation for legitimate liturgical diversity? No one can truthfully claim that the Ordinary Form prohibits ad orientem celebration. So, who’s afraid of ad orientem worship, and why? Continue Reading »

19 Jul 2016

Ad Orientem Roundup

by Leroy Huizenga

A primer and links on the recent dustup over Cardinal Robert Sarah's call for a return to ad orientem posture. Continue Reading »

15 Jul 2016