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What does the Catholic Church tell us about heaven? Seminarian Aaron Siehr tackled this fascinating subject during the third presentation of the St. Anthony and St. Mary 2023-24 Faith Formation Speaker Series on Nov. 19.

Acne, awkwardness, testing boundaries - these are all part of the typical teenage experience. While Jesus was probably NOT a typical teenager, Deacon Lance Tappa shares what we might learn from reflecting on his "hidden years" during the Jan. 21, 2024 Faith Formation Speaker Series.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, distributing Holy Communion under the appearance of bread and wine was a common practice in many American churches. When public health concerns were on the rise, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops instructed priests to stop distribution from the chalice to prevent the spread of germs. Earlier this spring, Church leadership again permitted distributi...

St. Anthony and St. Mary Associate Pastor Fr. Andrew Linn answers your questions about the Mass, and why we "do what we do."

St. Anthony and St. Mary Deacon Lance Tappa was the second featured presenter in the 2023-24 Faith Formation Speaker Series on Oct. 15. His topic: The Rosary.

St. Anthony and St. Mary Associate Pastor Andrew Linn kicked off 2023-24 Faith Formation Speaker Series on Sept. 24. with a presentation about The Eucharist.

What is the significance of the different hand gestures used during the Mass, when should they be used, and who should be using them? Fr. Linn demystifies the different hand gestures of the Mass in this episode of "Why Do They Do That?"

Sometimes the priests kneel, sometimes they bow? What is the significance of these gestures? Fr. Linn explains in this episode of "Why Do They Do That?"

The questions are coming in for Fr. Linn and Msgr. Shecterle's new video series in which parishioners ask, "Why Do They Do That?" In this video, Fr. Linn responds to the question, "Why do we sometimes celebrate Mass 'ad orientem' or 'to the east'?" Do you have a question? Email it to kubisiakk@stam.church or frlinn@stam.church.

Why Do They Do That? Answering Your Questions about the Liturgy.

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