When we think about angels our thoughts may wander to the common depiction in art of the little naked cherubs fluttering in space and resting on clouds in a lackadaisical manner. Such artistic renderings do not, however, do justice to the angels, who play a very prominent role in our lives, and especially in the […] The post Spirits in a Liturgical World: Praying with the Angels at Mass appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus
St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) can justifiably be called a “liturgist” in the deepest sense, as his life and work consistently advanced the understanding, celebration, and practice of Christian worship. Through his exhortations to friars and the faithful, Francis fostered not only a doctrinal grasp of the Eucharistic mystery, but also a genuine and solid […] The post Francis of Assisi, Liturgist appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus