Tag Archives: Mass

Ad Orientum or Populum

Posted on September 24, 2013 by reinkat

In an icon, the figures all face towards the viewer. If there are multiple figures, they don’t face each other, don’t look at each other, but relate directly to the person standing before them, ready to pray and venerate. Only … Continue reading →

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New Mass Prayers

Posted on June 4, 2012 by reinkat

We spent the last couple of weeks travelling, enjoying Mass at various parishes along the way. Last Sunday we were in Southern California, and attended a wonderful Mass with a Spirit-filled community. The parish was saying goodby to a recently … Continue reading →