The altar has six candles, with options to use two, four, or six. They are typically arranged in even numbers on either side and sometimes in the center. A cross can be placed on the altar or nearby. The altar setup is meant to direct the entire liturgy, which is offered through Christ to the Father.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyAxyVIbuE How To Pray A Rosary The origin of the Rosary dates back to the year 800, but it has evolved throughout the centuries resulting in the Rosary we know today. The Rosary invites us to make a beautiful meditation about the life...
Our first reading today comes from Sirach 27:30–28:7. Sirach is one of the deuterocanonical books, which are not included in Protestant Bibles due to historical reasons. However, these books were well known in Jesus’ time and were part of the broader scriptural...
A common claim from some Protestant groups is that Catholics do not believe in the Rapture. That is correct—Catholics do not subscribe to the Rapture doctrine. In fact, no one should believe in it. But why? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOuWJNcyJi8 What is the...
We’ve all had moments where we needed mercy. Just as important as giving mercy is the ability to receive it. But receiving mercy can be harder than it sounds. Why? Because of mental obstacles like pride, doubt, and shame. Let’s start with pride. Pride convinces us...
Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi—or in English, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. “Corpus Christi” is Latin for “the Body of Christ.” So really, this is the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. And what we’re talking about...
Taylor Kemp, former professional soccer star and vice president of content at the Augustine Institute, shares why Symbolon, the most popular series on FORMED.org, has been revamped to focus on the Catholic Church in America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KhHoaO9O28...
These are the presider's chairs, or the fancy word is the sedilia. They are chairs in which the priest and, if you have deacons, deacons sit. Sometimes you'll have servers sit up next to the priest as well. They should resemble the pews in the church, but they should...
In a world filled with information overload, it's easy to assume that younger generations are too far removed from faith. However, the opposite may be true. Many young people, particularly Gen Z, have little to no exposure to Christianity, making them more receptive...
Hey everyone, welcome to the Catholic Link Show! We're your hosts, Drew and Katy Taylor, and we pray this time will be your link to living the faith like never before. Today, we have our first-ever unboxing of the best Catholic Bible, period. Alright, here we go! The...
Evangelization can be daunting—you want to share the message of Jesus, but you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing or not knowing where to start. Thankfully, there are resources designed to equip Catholics with the tools and confidence to spread the Gospel...
