Catholics don’t worship Mary, but they do pray with her. Why?
In this Ask A Priest episode, Father Edward walks through what the Church actually teaches about Mary, her role as intercessor, Queen Mother, and model of prayer. Far from distracting us from Christ, devotion to Mary always leads us closer to Him.
If you’ve ever struggled with Marian devotion, this conversation is an invitation to see it with fresh eyes.
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What’s The Proper Posture At Mass?
Have you ever wondered if you’re doing the right gestures at Mass?
In this Ask A Priest episode, Father Tim answers common questions about posture during the Mass and what the Church actually asks of us. While some gestures are optional and left to personal devotion, the deeper meaning of these moments points us to something much bigger.
Father Tim explains how the priest sitting after the purification of the vessels echoes the Ascension of Jesus, when Christ sits at the right hand of the Father after accomplishing the work of salvation. Just as the apostles were then sent out to proclaim the Gospel, the Mass sends us out too, reminding us that what happens at the altar is not the end of the story, but the beginning of our mission.
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Why Isn’t Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?
If everyone goes to Mass on Ash Wednesday, why isn’t it a holy day of obligation? Ash Wednesday feels like it should be a holy day of obligation. Churches are packed, and everyone comes for ashes. But it isn’t, and the reason is simple: holy days of obligation are feast days. Ash Wednesday (like Good Friday) is a day of fasting, not feasting. In this episode of Ask A Priest, Father Tim explains how the Church has fast days and feast days and why the Church “obliges” us on days of celebration. Using examples like weddings and the 4th of July, he shows how Catholics worship first and then celebrate, because Jesus has already won.
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Why Do Catholics Genuflect?
Why do Catholics get down on one knee when they enter the church? It’s more than a ritual. More than tradition. It’s a response to Love. Father Tim reveals how genuflecting began, why it sets Christianity apart, and how bending the knee reminds us: Jesus is greater than myself, and He has already given His heart to me. Whether it’s in church, in marriage, or in moments of awe, kneeling is our way of saying: I give my heart in love and adoration.
