November 2021 archive of The Seed
Happy New Year!
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 11/29/21
The 1st Sunday of Advent is affectionately called “Catholic New Year” because it is the beginning of a new year of prayer and worship, a new cycle of life and grace as the Church continues its pilgrim journey to Heaven. Advent is a special time of preparation for us, ... Read More »
Why tell my sins to the priest? Isn't it between me and God?
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 11/22/21
God the Father sent His only begotten Son to be made the perfect sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins. Our Lord died on the cross so that we would have this grace, the grace of forgiveness of our sins, the grace of conversion of our hearts to Him. ... Read More »
Preparing for Antiphons: Singing the Antiphons
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 11/19/21
Preparing for Antiphons (Part 3 of 3)
Next week we will finally begin chanting the antiphons - for those who are still uncertain about all of this “chant” talk, rest assured: you’ve been doing it already! Every time I chant something at Mass and you respond, you’re chanting. Chant ... Read More »
Preparing for Antiphons: How do I participate at Mass?
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 11/17/21
Preparing for Antiphons (Part 2 of 3)
One of the major reforms of the Second Vatican Council centered on the idea of active participation. If you read the documents on the Sacred Liturgy, there is frequent reference to the active participation of all the Faithful when celebrating Holy Mass. ... Read More »
Preparing for Antiphons: What are Antiphons and Why do we use them?
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 11/12/21
Preparing for Antiphons (Part 1 of 3)
As we look ahead to Advent, we will be adjusting our singing of the Mass. Starting on the First Sunday of Advent (November 28th), we will begin to sing the Entrance and Communion Antiphons at Mass. Please don’t be alarmed! If we ... Read More »