Since the reforms that followed the Second Vatican Council, the church has evinced a renewed interest (some might call it an obsession) with the language of the liturgy. The council fathers understood ...

The mood of worship has changed in many Christian congregations. In sermons, priests and pastors are encouraging a sense of preparation for Christmas. Their words are echoed in the penitential color ...

The beauty and solemnity of religious services are often enhanced by the attire of the clergy. These garments, known as liturgical vestments, are not simply decorative clothing. They are imbued with ...

Traditional church liturgical art and design seem to be making a return after decades of taking a back seat to contemporary approaches. Liturgical artist and designer Anja Longenecker is on a path “to ...