Questions about liturgy: Incense Boat in a Procession

May 17, 2026 12:15

Fr. Edward McNamara

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Is the adoration of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday held in a monstrance or in a tabernacle?

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Mar 22, 2026 18:54

Fr. Edward McNamara

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops•Liturgy and Divine Worship

On the “liturgical war”: For God’s sake: “Lay down your arms!” (a statement by Cardinal Brandmüller)

What does, however, affect the daily life of piety are the rites, customs, and concrete forms of religiosity experienced every day. It is there that conflict is ignited, sometimes even over secondary details, like variations in the texts of hymns or prayers. And the more irrational the reason for the dispute appears, the more violent the clash becomes

Mar 19, 2026 10:05

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Should the cross be veiled during Lent?

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Mar 15, 2026 19:34

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Ash Wednesday, liturgy, and children

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Mar 05, 2026 10:09

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: The Sanctuary in Lent

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Feb 20, 2026 12:27

ZENIT Staff

Iran’s President Appeals to the Pope Regarding the Situation in His Country and the War in the Middle East

According to the contents of the letter, Pezeshkian accused Israel and the United States of carrying out actions that he described as responsible for thousands of casualties and widespread destruction

Seven Things You Should Know Before the Publication of Leo XIV’s First Major Magisterial Document

Seven things you should know before the publication of Leo XIV’s first major magisterial document.

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Questions about liturgy: Is the adoration of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday held in a monstrance or in a tabernacle?

On the “liturgical war”: For God’s sake: “Lay down your arms!” (a statement by Cardinal Brandmüller)

Questions about liturgy: Should the cross be veiled during Lent?

Questions about liturgy: Ash Wednesday, liturgy, and children

Questions about liturgy: The Sanctuary in Lent