Episodes

  • Episode 5 - New Year 2024

    Episode 5 - New Year 2024
    Jan 8 2024

    Episode 5, New Year 2024, of Words on Worship features a discussion about the Christmas Season, implementing correct liturgical practices, the upcoming Formation of Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and the beginning of the upcoming Lenten Season.
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    12 mins
  • Episode 4 - Advent & Christmas 2022

    Episode 4 - Advent & Christmas 2022
    Nov 22 2022

    Episode 4, Advent & Christmas 2022, of Words on Worship features information about the upcoming new translation of the Order of Penance, Advent (including use of an advent wreath) and Christmas (including use of a manger scene).
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    19 mins
  • Holy Week 2022

    Holy Week 2022
    Apr 6 2022
    Holy Week 2022, a bonus episode of Words on Worship, features updates on the Holy Week liturgies with the lifting of pandemic restrictions at the discretion of the pastor, the addition of a Solemn Intercession "For peace, justice and harmony, especially in Ukraine" on Good Friday, reminders about the proper formulae for Baptism and Confirmation and the time of the Easter Vigil, and the permanent transfer of the Ascension of the Lord to Sunday.
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    8 mins
  • Episode 3 - Lent 2022

    Episode 3 - Lent 2022
    Feb 10 2022
    Episode 3, Lent 2022, of Words on Worship features a discussion about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), some available resources for Lent and Easter, the upcoming online Formation of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and the times of anticipate and vigil Masses. Fr. Armand Mantia, the Director of the RCIA for the Archdiocese of Newark, is the featured guest for this episode.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 2 - Ordinary Time 2021

    Episode 2 - Ordinary Time 2021
    Nov 16 2021

    Episode 2, Ordinary Time 2021, of Words on Worship features a discussion about the funeral liturgies; upcoming information about the Immaculate Conception, Year of St. Joseph Closing and Our Lady of Guadalupe observances in 2021. John J. Miller, Director of Music Ministries at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, is the guest for this episode.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 1 - Easter 2021

    Episode 1 - Easter 2021
    May 11 2021

    The inaugural episode, Easter 2021, of Words on Worship features an important change to the conclusion of the collects and other prayers used during the liturgy; recent additions to the General Roman Calendar; an introduction of the new associate director of the office, Robert Evers; information on the Ascension of the Lord and a remembrance of Msgr. Charles Gusmer.
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    29 mins