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Adoremus Out Loud--Anointed and Sealed: Clarifying the Conferral of Confirmation

The sign of the Sacrament of Confirmation has not, historically, been defined as precisely as that of Baptism. Consequently, theological manuals spoke with less agreement and, overall, less certainty concerning this second sacrament of initiation. Moreover, some points on which past authors strongly concurred have been overturned by modern teaching and praxis. While certain doubts remain, we can describe this matter and form more confidently today than in the past. 

Interview -- The Canonical Form of Marriage: Pastoral Aid to the Marital Vocation

In this Adoremus Interview, we speak with Monsignor Robert Dempsey on his recent article titled, "The Canonical Form of Marriage: Pastoral Aid to the Marital Vocation." 

Adoremus Out Loud--The Jewish Roots of the Catholic Altar: The Golden Table (Part II)

One of the three altars in the Jewish Temple to prefigure the Catholic altar, the Golden Table, received bread and wine for sacrifice. Sound familiar? Brant Pitre explains it all.

Adoremus Out Loud--The Canonical Form of Marriage: Pastoral Aid to the Marital Vocation

Msgr. Robert J. Dempsey studies the sacrament of marriage’s canonical development—including why the Church’s public witness is necessary whenever bride and groom say, “I do.”

Adoremus Out Loud--A Familiar Conversation: How to Find a Home for Prayer in Marriage

When two become one, so should their prayer life. Caroline Smyczek provides three important steps all Catholic newlyweds should take to place prayer at the heart of their marriage.

Adoremus Out Loud--Fundamentals of Sacramental Validity—and a Deep Plunge into the Form and Matter of Baptism (Part I)

It depends on the sacrament, of course, but the short answer is everything—and Aaron Sanders goes to the heart of the matter (and form) in this first of a seven-part series on the sacraments.

Interview--The Pelagians Go to Mass

In this Adoremus Interview, we speak with Andrew Chronister, who discusses his recent article titled, "Liturgy, Pelagianism, and Attentiveness to God's Grace."

Interview--The Bedrock Council for the Liturgy: Nicaea at 1,700

On this episode of Adoremus Interviews, we speak with Fr. Daniel Eusterman about his recent article titled, "The Bedrock Council for the Liturgy: Nicaea at 1,700." 

Adoremus Out Loud--The Bedrock Council for the Liturgy: Nicaea at 1,700

The Council of Nicaea, says Father Daniel Eusterman, not only defined Christ’s divinity but also brought foundational unity to the liturgy. Not bad for a council celebrating 1,700 years.

Adoremus Out Loud--Liturgy, Pelagianism, and Attentiveness to God’s Grace

Fostering fruitful devotion to the Mass is in no way a DIY project! We need a specialist—and his name is God. So, writes Andrew Chronister, let’s get out of the way and let him do his job.