November 2021 archive of Music & Liturgy Musings
The Season of Advent: Waiting in Joyful Hope
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 11/24/21
The Season of AdventWaiting in Joyful Hope With First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) on November 27, the Season of Advent begins and it goes all the way to the afternoon of December 24. As noted two weeks ago, the Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar says, “Advent ... Read More »
Consecutive Holydays of Obligation - What to Do?
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 11/24/21
Consecutive Holydays of Obligation:The Solemnity of Christmas and the Feast of the Holy Family
In a little over a month, we will celebrate the birth of our Lord and this year Christmas happens to be on a Saturday. The next day (Sunday) is the Feast of the Holy Family.We ... Read More »
The Second Coming and Advent
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 11/11/21
We are quickly approaching the end of the liturgical year as next week’s Solemnity of Christ the King is the final Sunday. The following Sunday begins the 2022 liturgical year with the Season of Advent. Or does it? Well...Advent officially begins this year on November 28; however, there is ... Read More »
The Holy Communion Fast
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 11/05/21
The Holy Communion Fast
Question: Why do I need to fast and how long must I fast before receiving Holy Communion?
Answer: We fast before receiving Holy Communion so that there is a desire for the heavenly food—the Bread of Angels. Fasting makes room in the body, soul, ... Read More »