Paraclete Press Blog

One of the most recent DVD releases from Paraclete Press, “Kids and Prayer” will introduce your kids to prayer with this lively new video presentation in four sessions, each asking a basic question. These four segments include explanations from Br. Mickey, … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Many of the chants for this season re-tell various “scenes” from the Easter story. This is a wonderful way for us to rehearse the true miracle of Jesus’ Resurrection! The antiphon Maria Stabat reminds us that Mary stood at … Continue reading →

Mark S. Burrows It is a strange and lovely word, ”longing,” one hard to say quickly because of the arc of the soft “o” followed by the gentle “ng” sound—doubled in this word—which we must give shape to in the … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis The Communion for the 2nd Week of Easter comes from the Gospel of John – Jesus’ words to Thomas. “Thrust your hand and know the place of the nails, and be not unbelieving but faithful.” is the … Continue reading →

By Sr. Nun Other Baseball season opening day. Defined by colorful uniforms against green grass. Flags unfurled and the Star Spangled Banner sung by someone famous or a regular person deserving a chance. A Blue Angel flyover, and the two … Continue reading →

As Christians, the pursuit of beauty in all of its forms is ever before us. While the world’s definition of beauty – a wrinkle-free, almost inhuman imitation of so-called “perfection” – almost always leads to self-abasement and discouragement, true beauty … Continue reading →

Bells play a special role this time of year – Holy Week through Easter Sunday. I was never aware of this, as I don’t think many people are, until we put in our own set of change ringing bells. I have always … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Amid the glories of Easter, we are compelled to search out the message in this opening Introit of the Resurrection Eucharist. One of the last anguished cries uttered by Jesus from the cross was: “My God, my … Continue reading →

By Faithful Finch I believe that if you listen to God, He’ll speak to you through little things. One of my good friends told me to always pay attention to pennies. They have “In God We trust” inscribed on them, … Continue reading →