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Amen Corner: Orthodoxy’s Kryptonite
With the approach of Orthodox Pascha, Pray Tell’s Nicholas Denysenko offers pointed words on the relationship between Orthodoxy and the ongoing war in Ukraine in this quarter’s Amen Corner.
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The Coronation of King Charles III, 6 May 2023
On May 6th there will be a ritual, liturgical, cultural, political, beloved, controversial event that will be of great interest to many and of no interest to some: the coronation of an English King according to the rites of the Church of England. While the interest in the readership of PrayTellBlog may be limited to…
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Listening to the Triduum Liturgies again
Every year when I hear the same central readings of the Triduum I think I’ve heard it all – all the readings and all the angles of approaching those readings. But I haven’t; the words of the proclamations are the same, but as is the case with everyone, I’m different this year, others are…
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60-Second Sermon: Second Sunday of Easter
Janice Kristanti reflects on the Gospel Reading for the Second Sunday of Easter.
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Ars Praedicandi: Easter Sunday
So do we sing Alleluia? Or phooey? If Christ is risen death vanquished, and resurrection assured why do the innocent still die and so much suffering endure?
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Liturgy, Politics, and Vinegar
“Instead they gave me poison for my food; and for my thirst they gave me vinegar.” (Ps. 69:22) I recently received feedback on the essay I wrote on Orthodoxy’s kryptonite. The writer complains that my essay was too political. I do not have much more information to work with, so I am not one-hundred percent…
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60-Second Sermon: Easter Sunday
Rory Cooney reflects on the Gospel Reading for Easter Sunday.
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60-Second Sermon: Palm Sunday
Rory Cooney reflects on the Gospel Reading for Palm Sunday.
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Hurried Solemnities
Solemnities and the many other liturgical feasts that fill our calendar are meant to be true celebrations. Our current Missal translation even uses the word “festival” in some of the prayers. However, sometimes the added liturgical elements can provide a challenge to celebration. I remember as a seminarian, that when a solemnity added a third…
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