Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J.'s Liturgy Publications Page

Books and Chapters in Books

• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Eucharistia: A Study of the Eucharistic Prayer, Ramsey, NJ: Paulist Press, 1982.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., How not To Say Mass: A Guidebook For All Concerned About Authentic Worship, New York: Paulist Press, 1986.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Como No Decir La Misa, Barcelona: Centre de Pastoral Liturgica de Barcelona, 1989 (Dossiers CPL no. 41).
  Translation of How not To Say Mass (Alberto Roman, C.M., transl.).
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Liturgical Literacy: From Anamnesis to Worship, New York: Paulist Press, 1990.
  (Many entries have been included in an on-line lexicon at: http://www2.dioceseofgreensburg.org/tasteandseeweb/resources/hometab/liturgicalterms.html.)
  Reprinted 2004 -- Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2004.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., (ed.) A Study of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius by Joseph B. Wall, S.J., Los Gatos: The California Province of the Society of Jesus, 1994.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Sacred Mysteries: Sacramental Principles and Liturgical Practice, New York: Paulist Press, 1995.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Communication and the Art of Presiding," Chapter 9 in Media, Culture and Catholicism by Paul A. Soukup, S.J. (ed.). Kansas City, Sheed and Ward, 1996. Pp. 121-32.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Los Sacramentos: Principios y práctica litúrgica, Barcelona: Centre de Pastoral Litúrgica, 1998 (Dossiers CPL no. 78).
  Translation of Sacred Mysteries (Ignacio Marqués, transl.).
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Q & A: The Mass, Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2002.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Q & A: Seasons, Sacraments and Sacramentals, Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2003.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 1969-2002: A Commentary, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 2003.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., How not To Say Mass (Revised Edition): A Guidebook on Liturgical Principles and the Roman Missal, New York: Paulist Press, 2003.
  ==> Note: A German Translation of How not To Say Mass was completed by Fr. Matthias Schmitz in 2005 for informal use and has been circulated in Germany in manuscript form.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre la Celebracion Liturgica, Barcelona: Centre de Pastoral Liturgica de Barcelona, 2004 (Dossiers CPL no. 101).
  Translation of selected sections of Q & A books.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Liturgical Literacy: From Anamnesis to Worship, Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2004.
  Reprint of book originally published by Paulist Press, 1990.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Eucharist and American Culture: Liturgy, Unity, and Individualism, New York: Paulist Press, 2010.
  ==> Won first place award in Liturgy category for books published in 2010 by the Catholic Press Association.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., How not to Say Mass (Chinese translation), Taipei City: Chinese Regional Bishops' Conference, 2011.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., How not To Say Mass (3rd Edition): A Guidebook on Liturgical Principles and the Roman Missal, New York: Paulist Press, 2015.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. with Joseph DeGrocco, A Glossary of Liturgical Terms, Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2017 (Publication date, September 2017).

Articles

• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. "The Procession With the Gifts," The Tidings (Los Angeles Roman Catholic Archdiocesan newspaper), Feb 21, 1975, p. 3.
  "The Breaking of the Bread," The Tidings, Feb 28, 1975, p. 3.
  "Alleluia!" The Tidings, April 11, 1975, p. 3.
  "Lord, Have Mercy," The Tidings, Aug 1, 1975, p. 3.
  
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. "The Ministry of Acolytes," Modern Liturgy, v. 4, no. 8 (Oct 1977), pp. 8-9.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. "Renewing a Revised Funeral Rite," AIM: Aids In Ministry. v. 10, no. 2 (Summer, 1982), pp 7-9.
  Hymn text included in this article has been reprinted numerous times in various hymnals and other congregational participation aids. See separate section below on the Song of Farewell.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. "The Rubrical Option--A Study of Liturgical Hierarchies," Service: Resources for Pastoral Ministry, 1983 no. 2 (April/May/June).
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. "The Spirituality of Computers," Spirituality Today, v. 40, no. 4 (Winter, 1988), pp 292-307. (On-line version available at: http://www.spiritualitytoday.org/spir2day/884041smolarski.html)
• Dennis C. Smolarski, "A Guide for Participating in the Mass," Praying, no. 31 (July-August 1989), pp. 16-17.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. "From Anamnesis to Worship," Service (Resources for Pastoral Ministry), v. XVII, no. 2 (April, May, June 1990), pp. 233-234.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. "Balance and Complementarity, Mathematics and Liturgy, East and West," Diakonia, v. XXIV, no. 1 (1991), pp. 37-44.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Letter to the Editor re: Married Eastern Catholic Priests, Santa Clara Magazine, v. XXXIII, no. 2 (Winter 1991), p. 2.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, "Many Other Things: Flags in the Sanctuary?", Liturgy 90, v. 22, no. 3 (April 1991), pp. 17-18.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. and Mark Searle, "Point/Counterpoint: Daily Mass: Should We or Shouldn't We?" Overheard (Audio Magazine, Paulist Press) V (July/August 1991).
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "The Introductory Rites: A Re-Appraisal," Modern Liturgy, v. 18, no. 6 (August 1991), pp. 10-12.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Joining Hands during the Our Father," Parish Liturgy, v. 14, no. 4 (Oct/Dec, 1991), pp. 5-6. (Reprint of Q and A column in Liturgy 90, Feb/Mar 1991.)
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Pastoral Paradigms for Public Prayer," Modern Liturgy, v. 20, no. 9 (November 1993), pp. 16-18.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., Letter to the Editor on Blessing non-Communicants during the Communion Procession, Liturgy 90, v. 27, no. 4 (May/June 1996), pp. 12-13.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Sacred Mysteries: Sacramental Principles and Liturgical Practice," AIM: Liturgy Resources, v. 25, no. 3 (Fall 1996), pp. 10-15. (Edited reprint of chapter 13 of Sacred Mysteries: Sacramental Principles and Liturgical Practice, published by Paulist Press in 1995.)
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Should Father Come Over from the Rectory to give Communion?", Liturgy 90, v. 30, no. 1 (Jan 1999), pp. 9-11.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, "The Minister of Baptism: Differences in the Traditions between East and West," Diakonia, v. 32, no. 2 (1999), pp. 111-127.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Standing during Communion." Parish Liturgy, v. 22, no. 4 (Oct/Dec, 1999), pp. 5-6. (Reprint of Q and A column in Liturgy 90, July 1997.)
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "A General Look at the New General Instruction," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90), v. 32, no. 1 (Jan 2001), pp. 7-9, 14.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "E&A Q&A: Is it required to have stations of the cross in a church and who can bless them?" E&A: Environment and Art Letter, v. 14, no. 8 (Oct 2001), pp. 123, 127.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "E&A Q&A: Is there new legislation that recommends placing the tabernacle in the center of the sanctuary?" E&A: Environment and Art Letter, v. 14, no. 10 (Dec 2001), pp. 158-59. (Reprint of Q&A in Rite, v. 32, no. 3 [Apr 2001], p 3.)
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "E&A Q&A: How Much Oil?" E&A: Environment and Art Letter, v. 15, no. 10 (Dec 2002), pp. 156-57. (Reprint of Q&A in Liturgy 90, v. 29, no. 2 [Feb/Mar 1998], p 3, 8.)
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Catechesis Through Liturgy: Using the Principles of the 2002 GIRM," New Theology Review, v. 17, no. 4 (Nov 2004), pp. 18-29.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Jesuits on the Moon: Seeking God in all things ... even mathematics!" Studies in the Spirituality of Jesuits, v. 37, no. 1 (Spring 2005). (Monograph -- entire number.)
• Denis C. Smolarski, "La nueva edición del Misal Romano: Le mejor fuente para una catequesis litúrgica," Phase, no. 270 (2005), pp. 493-503.
• Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J., "Individualism and Religion," The Catholic World, v. 244, no. 1457 (March/April 2010). http://www.thecatholicworld.com/archived_files/issue_03-04_10/PDFs/article_2_pdf.pdf

• "Firminio, no hagas los gestos como un autómata" y "Liberio, recuerda: el presidente debe presidir," Actualidad Litúrgica, no. 114 (Sept-Oct 1993), pp. 16, 33.
• (References to other columns published before November 1994 are unknown.)
• "Firminio: Habitualmente, no digas en voz alta las oraciones del `ofertorio'" y "Liberio: No cambies la intercesion en acción de gracias; no particularices exageradamente las peticiones; recuerda que la Oración de los fieles es fundamentalmente una letani," Actualidad Litúgica, no. 121 (Nov-Dec 1994), pp. 7, 17.
• "Firminio: La oración sobre las ofrendas concluye el rito de las preparación de los dones; no es una introducción a la Plegaria Eucarística" y "Liberio: No hagas caso omiso de la cuádruple estructura bíblica de la Misa," Actualidad Litúgica, no. 122 (Jan-Feb 1995), pp. 10, 16.
• "Firminio: El celebrante principal no debe tener dos capellanes asistentes si no es obispo, en cuyo caso los capellanes asistentes deberí ser díaconos" y "Liberio: El celebrante principal debe ser oído," Actualidad Litúgica, no. 123 (Mar-Apr 1995), pp. 6, 16.
• (Reference to columns published in no. 124 (May-Jun 1995) is unavailable.)
• "Firminio: La concelebración es un rito litúgico, no una práctica de devocíon" y "Liberio: El presidente debe presidir," Actualidad Litúgica, no. 125 (Jul-Aug 1995), pp. 13, 17.
• "Firminio: usa un solo ambón para proclamar toda la Palabra de Dios y sólo la Palabra de Dios" y "Liberio: la respuesta a la primera lectura debe ser un salmo o su equivalente litúrgico," Actualidad Litúgica, no. 126 (Sept-Oct 1995), pp. 12, 18.
• "Firminio: no hagas la señal de la cruz al final del rito penitencial" y "Liberio: ¡nunca recites el aleluya!" Actualidad Litúgica, no. 127 (Nov-Dec 1995), pp. 17, 29.
• "Firminio: recuerda que el simbolo básico de la Eucaristía es un pan y un cáliz" y "Liberio: no perjudiques ni la forma ni la continuidad de la liturgia," Actualidad Litúgica, no. 128 (Jan-Feb 1996), pp. 22, 28.
• "Firminio: no exageres ni rebajes la importancia de la Misa" y "Liberio, nunca haga ordinario lo excepcional," Actualidad Litúgica, no. 129 (Mar-Apr 1996), pp. 16, 30.
• "Firminio: nunca, pongas un segundo crucifijo sobre el altar" y "Liberio, no quites importancia al gran `Amén', " Actualidad Litúgica, no. 130 (May-Jun 1996), pp. 6, 8.

Articles: Liturgy 90 "Question and Answer" Column
(NOTE: Liturgy 90 was renamed Rite starting with the January 2000 issue.)

• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 21 --- 1990).
  on paper purificators, v. 21, no. 1 (Jan 1990), p. 2.
  on special mass texts, v. 21, no. 3 (Apr 1990), p. 4.
  on extra large hosts, v. 21, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1990), pp. 2-3.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 22 --- 1991).
  on joining hands at the Our Father, v. 22, no. 2 (Feb/Mar 1991), pp. 2-3.
  on reverence for the Lectionary, v. 22, no. 4 (May/June 1991), p. 3.
  on liturgical roles for a deacon, v. 22, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1991), p. 3.
  on weddings at Mass or outside of Mass, v. 22, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 1991), p. 3.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 23 --- 1992).
  on using the entrance and communion antiphons, v. 23, no. 1 (Jan 1992), p. 3.
  on prefaces and eucharistic prayers, v. 23, no. 3 (April 1992), p. 3.
  on the communion rite, v. 23, no. 5 (July 1992), p. 3.
  on preachers at Mass, v. 23, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1992), p. 3.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 24 --- 1993).
  on the blessing and sprinkling of holy water, v. 24, no. 1 (Jan 1993), p. 3.
  on composing the third penitential rite, v. 24, no. 2 (Feb/Mar 1993), p. 3.
  on using a separate gospel book, v. 24, no. 3 (April 1993), p. 3.
  on oil for the anointing of the sick, v. 24, no. 4 (May/June 1993), p. 3.
  on choosing the eucharistic prayer, v. 24, no. 5 (July 1993), p. 3.
  on qualifications and responsibility of servers, v. 24, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1993), p. 3.
  on proclaiming the gospel in parts, v. 24, no. 7 (Oct 1993), p. 3.
  on seating latecomers, v. 24, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 1993), p. 3
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 25 --- 1994).
  individual confessions during or after communal penance services?, v. 25, no. 1 (Jan 1994), pp. 3, 15.
  the location of the psalmist and the vesture, v. 25, no. 2 (Feb/March 1994), pp. 3, 15.
  on music during the preparation of the gifts, v. 25, no. 4 (May/June 1994), p. 3.
  on silence during the liturgy of the word, v. 25, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1994), pp. 3, 15.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 26 --- 1995).
  on using secondary temporary tabernacles, v. 26, no. 1 (Jan 1995), pp. 3, 15.
  on lay people presiding at blessings, v. 26, no. 2 (Feb/March 1995), pp. 3, 15.
  choreography at weekday Masses, v. 26, no. 3 (April 1995), pp. 3, 15.
  when to dismiss the catechumens, v. 26, no. 4 (May/June 1995), pp. 3, 15.
  where servers sit during the liturgy, v. 26, no. 5 (July 1995), pp. 3.
  rescheduling weekday Masses, v. 26, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1995), pp. 3, 15.
  liturgical colors for vestments, v. 26, no. 7 (Oct 1995), pp. 3, 14.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 27 --- 1996).
  whether to bless readers before the readings, v. 27, no. 2 (Feb/March 1996), pp. 3.
  should chrism be wiped off at confirmations?, v. 27, no. 4 (May/June 1996), p. 3.
  the sequence and its use, v. 27, no. 5 (July 1996), pp. 3, 15.
  the tabernacle during the Easter Triduum, v. 27, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1996), pp. 3, 11.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 28 --- 1997).
  when should the collection be taken up at Mass?, v. 28, no. 1 (Jan 1997), p. 14.
  is a eulogy ever permitted at a funeral?, v. 28, no. 2 (Feb/March 1997), pp. 3, 15.
  how to hold the plate and cup during the doxology, v. 28, no. 3 (April 1997), pp. 3, 15.
  where should the priest receive the bread and wine, v. 28, no. 4 (May/June 1997), pp. 3, 15.
  what is the posture of the assembly during the communion rite?, v. 28, no. 5 (July 1997), pp. 3, 13.
  on the entrance procession at a wedding, v. 28, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 1997), pp. 3, 15.
  on the kiss of peace at Mass, v. 28, no. 7 (Oct 1997), pp. 3, 15.
  on carrying the lectionary at the end of Mass, v. 28, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 1997), pp. 3, 15.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 29 --- 1998).
  what should be done with old holy oils?, v. 29, no. 1 (Jan 1998), pp. 3, 9.
  how much holy oil should be displayed?, v. 29, no. 2 (Feb/Mar 1998), pp. 3, 8.
  should the minister of baptism stand in an immersion font?, v. 29, no. 3 (Apr 1998), pp. 3, 9.
  what are the rules regarding the recessional hymn at Mass?, v. 29, no. 4 (May/Jun 1998), pp. 3, 13.
  what are the regulations regarding benediction?, v. 29, no. 5 (July 1998), pp. 3, 17.
  when should holy water be used during blessings?, v. 29, no. 6 (Aug/Sep 1998), pp. 3, 13.
  are there guidelines about weddings and baptisms in Advent or Lent?, v. 29, no. 7 (Oct 1998), pp. 3, 10.
  what are the regulations about the general intercessions?, v. 29, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 1998), pp. 3, 11.
• "Questions and Answers," Liturgy 90 (vol 30 --- 1999).
  may statues still be veiled during the end of Lent?, v. 30, no. 1 (Jan 1999), pp. 3, 15.
  how to "bless" an Easter Candle for a church with no Easter Vigil, v. 30, no. 2 (Feb/Mar 1999), pp. 3, 15.
  should candidates for confirmation continue to choose "confirmation" names?, v. 30, no. 3 (Apr 1999), pp. 3, 14.
  spontaneous intercessions and the order of intentions in the general intercessions, v. 30, no. 4 (May/Jun 1999), pp. 3, 13.
  which direction should the processional cross face?, v. 30, no. 5 (Jul 1999), pp. 3, 12.
  must there be a grille between a priest and penitent?, v. 30, no. 6 (Aug/Sep 1999), pp. 3, 14.
  thoughts about imposing ashes on infants, v. 30, no. 7 (Oct 1999), pp. 3, 15.
  using the "seasonal" responsorial psalm, v. 30, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 1999), pp. 3, 15.
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 31 --- 2000).
  how does one incorporate devotions to Mary or a saint into daily Mass?, v. 31, no. 1 (Jan 2000), p. 3.
  rules for inserting additional names into the Litany of the Saints, v. 31, no. 2 (Feb/Mar 2000), p. 3.
  small weekday Masses outside of a church, v. 31, no. 3 (Apr 2000), p. 3.
  blessing of gravestones and similar monuments, v. 31, no. 4 (May/Jun 2000), p. 3.
  what about overcrowded Saturday evening and Christmas Vigil Masses?, v. 31, no. 5 (July 2000), p. 3.
  is it a good idea to applaud during the liturgy?, v. 31, no. 7 (Oct 2000), p. 4.
  how to respond to requests for blessing devotional objects, v. 31, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 2000), p. 3
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 32 --- 2001).
  what can be done for students at Catholic schools to help them participate in the Easter Triduum?, v. 32, no. 2 (Feb/Mar 2001), pp. 3, 11.
  is there new legislation about moving the tabernacle to the center of the sanctuary?, v. 32, no. 3 (Apr 2001), p. 3.
  what are the implications of celebrating weddings at Sunday Masses?, v. 32, no. 4 (May/June 2001), p. 3.
  can communion ministers cleanse the vessels after communion?, v. 32, no. 5 (July 2001), p. 3.
  which lectionary to use when children attend a weekday Mass, v. 32, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 2001), p. 3.
  should the deacon kneel during the consecration? v. 32, no. 7 (Oct 2001), p. 3.
  can the assembly sit while the choir sings the Gloria? v. 32, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 2001), p. 3.
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 33 --- 2002).
  where should the bride and groom be during the wedding liturgy? v. 33, no. 1 (Jan 2002), p. 3.
  may a deacon preside over the exchange of vows at a wedding? v. 33, no. 2 (Feb/Mar 2002), p. 3.
  should the priest wear vestments when hearing individual confessions? v. 33, no. 3 (Apr 2002), p. 3.
  how often should a communal anointing of the sick be celebrated? v. 33, no. 4 (May/June 2002), p. 3.
  what should be done if a family wants a rosary during a wake? v. 33, no. 5 (July 2002), p. 3
  how should one use scripture during confession? v. 33, no. 6 (Aug/Sept 2002), p. 3
  who may receive the anointing of the sick when the sacrament is celebrated communally during Mass? v. 33, no. 7 (Oct 2002), p. 3
  how should funeral rites be arranged when the deceased is to be cremated? v. 33, no. 8 (Nov/Dec 2002), p. 3
  
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 34 --- 2003).
  who should be readers and communion ministers during a wedding Mass? v. 34, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2003), p. 3
  how should one incorporate the devotion to Divine Mercy on the Second Sunday of Easter? v. 34, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2003), p. 3
  how much ceremony is envisioned in the rite of committal? v. 34, no. 3 (May/Jun 2003), p. 3
  may lay people preside at blessings? v. 34, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2003), p. 3 (reprint of v. 28, n 5 [1997])
  what should the posture of the assembly be after Communion? v. 34, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2003), pp. 3, 15
  what readings may be used at the Christmas Vigil Mass? v. 34, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2003), p. 3
  
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 35 --- 2004).
  what principles should guide the choice of readings on memorials? v. 35, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2004), p. 3
  should a cross or crucifix be used during the Good Friday veneration? v. 35, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2004), p. 3
  what is the appropriate reverence for the lectionary and Gospel Book? v. 35, no. 3 (May/Jun 2004), pp. 3, 15
  why do we seem to lose a week of Ordinary Time during Lent and Easter? v. 35, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2004), p. 3
  what is the best way to bless an Advent Wreath or Christmas crib? v. 35, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2004), p. 3
  what should we do when Our Lady of Guadalupe falls on the 3rd Sunday of Advent? v. 35, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2004), pp. 3, 15
  
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 36 --- 2005).
  any thoughts about displaying the national flag in churches? v. 36, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2005), p. 3
  thoughts about the traditional Lenten practice of emptying the holy water stoups at church entrances, v. 36, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2005), p. 3
  who can assist in various rites (ashes, blessing throats, laying on of hands)? v. 36, no. 3 (May/Jun 2005), p. 3
  why bow during the Creed? v. 36, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2005), p. 3
  may a eucharistic minister or priest bless a non-communicant? v. 36, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2005), p. 3
  what should be done with cremated remains? v. 36, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2005), p. 3
  
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 37 --- 2006).
  what are the customs pertaining to the Easter candle? v. 37, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2006), p. 29
  what are the requirements for godparents at Baptism and for sponsors at Confirmation? v. 37, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2006), p. 29
  what is the correct way to sing the psalm at the first reading? v. 37, no. 3 (May/Jun 2006), p. 29
  can you explain what references to "proper" and "common" prayers in the Roman Missal (Sacramentary) mean? v. 37, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2006), p. 29
  what is the formula for the solemn proclamation of the date of Easter? v. 37, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2006), p. 29
  what are the rules for using instrumental music at Mass during Lent? v. 37, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2006), p. 29
  
• "Questions and Answers," Rite (formerly Liturgy 90) (vol 38 --- 2007).
  may the "elect" have their feet washed on Holy Thursday? v. 38, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2007), p. 28
  should mention be made of the Ascension on Thursday, even if it is not celebrated until the following Sunday? v. 38, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2007), p. 28
  what is the best practice for avoiding going to the tabernacle for extra hosts during the Mass? v. 38, no. 3 (May/Jun 2007), p. 28
  what is permitted to be on the altar according to liturgical norms? v. 38, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2007), p. 28
  why is the Gloria sung on the Immaculate Conception? v. 38, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2007), p. 28
  who should be included in the entrance and exit processions? v. 38, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2007), p. 28
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 39 --- 2008).
  when is it appropriate to celebrate a public Baptism, when there may be questions concerning the previous Baptism? v. 39, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2008), p. 19
  why should there be different lectors for the two readings at Sunday Mass? v. 39, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2008), p. 19
  how should the bread and wine be received at the altar and who should place them on the altar? v. 39, no. 3 (May/Jun 2008), p. 19
  can devotional prayers be used during the prayers of the faithful? v. 39, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2008), p. 19
  when should one genuflect and when should one bow during Mass? v. 39, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2008), p. 19
  is it permitted to alter the formula for distribution of Holy Communion to include a communicant's name or to make a complete sentence? v. 39, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2008), p. 19
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 40 --- 2009).
  any suggestions on how to handle the Easter Vigil in a multicultural parish? v. 40, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2009), p. 19
  what gestures and prayers does a layperson use when celebrating a blessing? v. 40, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2009), p. 19
  what ritual and textual changes are allowed if a wedding takes place during a Sunday Mass? v. 40, no. 3 (May/Jun 2009), p. 19
  may we use a U.S. flag instead of the funeral pall during a Funeral Mass if the family requests this? v. 40, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2009), p. 19
  at Mass, how should one dismiss children, catechumens, or extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion? v. 40, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2009), p. 19
  where should one obtain the host when exposing the Bl. Sacrament after Mass? v. 40, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2009), p. 19
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 41 --- 2010).
  should the Litany of the Saints be sung at the Easter Vigil, even if there are no Baptism? v. 41, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2010), p. 19
  could you comment on the various means of Baptism and their sign value? v. 41, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2010), p. 19
  My fiancé recently became Catholic, and my family and I are Catholics. Since my fiancé's relatives and friends are not Catholic, should our wedding take place during Mass or a Liturgy of the Word? v. 41, no. 3 (May/Jun 2010), p. 19
  How many readings are supposed to be used when a feast of the Lord is celebrated on a weekday? v. 41, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2010), p. 19
  Why is the Gloria omitted during Masses of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed? v. 41, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2010), p. 19
  Should a parish regularly schedule a Communion service on weekdays if a priest is unavailable? v. 41, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2010), p. 19
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 42 --- 2011).
  How is the priest to hold the consecrated bread when inviting people to Communion while saying, "This is the Lamb of God"? v. 42, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2011), p. 19
  May I use the readings for Pentecost Sunday at the vigil Mass? v. 42, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2011), p. 17
  How important is it to celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of the parish church and of the diocesan cathedral? v. 42, no. 3 (May/Jun 2011), p. 19
  Is "verbalization" necessary when a priest who knows sign language celebrates for an assembly of people who are deaf? v. 42, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2011), p. 19
  During my childhood, in conjunction with Forty Hours Devotions, there was a procession with the Blessed Sacrament inside the church. Why is this no longer permitted? v. 42, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2011), p. 20
  It seems that priests hold the host and chalice at different heights during the preparation, consecration and doxology. Which height is correct? v. 42, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2011), p. 18
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 43 --- 2012).
  When should one genuflect when getting the Blessed Sacrament from, or returning it to, a tabernacle? v. 43, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2012), p. 19
  When should extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion come to the sanctuary for their ministry? v. 43, no. 5 (Sep/Oct 2012), p. 14
  Is it permitted to repeat a Gospel Acclamation (for example, an alleluia) after the proclamation of the Gospel? v. 43, no. 6 (Nov/Dec 2012), p. 17
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 44 --- 2013).
  When preparing multiple chalices at the Preparation of the Gifts, how should the water be mixed with the wine? v. 44, no. 3 (May/Jun 2013), p. 15
  What is the proper way to incense the offerings during the Preparation of the Gifts? v. 44, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2013), p. 19
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 45 --- 2014).
  When preparing multiple chalices at the Preparation of the Gifts, how should the water be mixed with the wine? v. 45, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2014), p. 20
  What is the proper order for the breaking of the bread (with commingling of a particle into the chalice) and the singing (or reciting) of the Lamb of God? vol. 45, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2014), p. 20
  Some priests make a Sign of the Cross at the formula at the end of the Penitential Act, "May almighty God have mercy on us ..." but others don't. Which is correct? vol. 45, no. 3 (May/Jun 2014), p. 20
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 46 --- 2015).
  Is it appropriate for there to be a separate chalice at Mass for the priest celebrant? v. 46, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2015), p. 16
  May priests continue to use texts in the Rite of Marriage in English, or do they need to use the texts in the current Roman Missal? v. 46, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2015), p. 16
  How should the celebrant wash his hands during Mass? Must water be poured over his hands or can he merely dip his fingers into a bowl of water? v. 46, no. 3 (May/Jun 2015), p. 15
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 47 --- 2016).
  Is it appropriate for individuals receiving a sacrament to serve in a liturgical ministry at that liturgy? v. 47, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2016), p. 16
  How often should the host, reserved in the tabernacle for exposition and Benediction, be renewed? v. 47, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2016), p. 15
  What are the options when engaged couples request a wedding Mass on a solemnity such as the Assumption or All Saints' Day? v. 47, no. 3 (May/Jun 2016), p. 16
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 48 --- 2017).
  How many tabernacles are allowed in a parish church? v. 48, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2017), p. 15
  What is a vimpa and who wears it under what circumstances? v. 48, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2017), p. 16
  At Mass, some in the assembly strike their breast at the "Lord, have mercy," "Lamb of God" or "Lord, I am not worthy." I don't see any rubric prescribing this in the current Missal. Has this practice been reintroduced? v. 48, no. 3 (May/June 2017), p. 17
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 49 --- 2018).
  When is the appropriate time to turn on the lights in the church during the Easter Vigil? v. 49, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2018), p. 15.
  For the procession with the Bl. Sacrament at the end of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, may a monstrance be used as for a procession on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ? v. 49, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2018), p. 17.
  Does there need to be a cross on the altar at Mass? v. 49, no. 3 (May/Jun 2018), p. 16.
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 50 --- 2019).
  We have a holy water reservoir in our church from which parishioners may take holy water for use at home. How should I bless holy water in the reservoir when the supply runs low? v. 50, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2019), p. 16.
  Some priests and servers genuflect to the tabernacle during Mass, while others bow to the altar. Which is correct? v. 50, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2019), p. 17.
  I've seen the dismissal of extraordinary ministers for the sick at the end of Mass handled in various ways. Which practice is best? v. 50, no. 3 (May/Jun 2019), p. 17.
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 51 --- 2020).
  May the Litany of the Saints be sung at the Easter Vigil even if there are no Baptisms? v. 51, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2020), p. 17.
  If one chooses not to receive Communion from the cup, is it appropriate to bow while passing by an extraordinary minister with the Precious Blood? v. 51, no. 3 (May/Jun 2020), p. 16.
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 52 --- 2021).
  Can the sprinkling rite be omitted at the Easter Vigil and on Easter Sunday if there is concern that the water may be contaminated after a baptism? v. 52, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2021), p. 18.
  Processions have not occurred in our parish since its reopening after the closure during the pandemic. May we eliminate or limit the procession with the Blessed Sacrament on Holy Thursday and with the paschal candle at the beginning of the Vigil on Holy Saturday? v. 52, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2021), p. 17.
  Can you give me any guidance on the practice of blessing non-communicants who approach a Communion minister and indicate (usually by crossed arms) that they wish a blessing? v. 52, no. 3 (May/Jun 2021), p. 21.
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 53 --- 2022).
  Should incense be used during Ordinary Time? v. 53, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2022), p. 17.
  Why does a Catholic priest need to ask permission to confirm adult Catholics at the Easter Vigil but is allow to confirm those he baptizes and receives into full communion with the Catholic Church? v. 53, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2022), p. 16.
  Why would candidates be received into full communion at a time other than the Easter Vigil? v. 53, no. 3 (May/Jun 2022), p. 18.
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 54 --- 2023).
  Sometimes our priest uses a Eucharistic Prayer during Sunday Mass other than Eucharistic Prayer I, II, III, or IV. Is this allowed? v. 54, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2023), p. 16.
  At my parish, infants are sometimes baptized on Holy Saturday. I thought that only adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil. Why is this done? v. 54, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2023), p. 19.
  Recently, I attended a Vigil for the Deceased in church for a parishioner. I was surprised that there would be such a service for a lay person. Is this permitted? v. 54, no. 3 (May/Jun 2023), p. 15.
  
• "Questions and Answers," Pastoral Liturgy (formerly Rite and Liturgy 90) (vol 55 --- 2024).
  The paschal fire is an essential part of the opening of the Easter Vigil. Are there any circumstances that would warrant forgoing the fire? v. 55, no. 1 (Jan/Feb 2024), p. 21.
  The weight of the paschal candle makes it difficult for our deacon to carry. Are there other options for its being carried in the procession at the Easter Vigil? v. 55, no. 2 (Mar/Apr 2024), p. 21.
  What is the focus and purpose of the homily? Some priests reflect on the readings in their homily, while others seem to give a catechism lesson or discuss a topic in the news. v. 55, no. 3 (May/Jun 2024), p. 19.
  

• "Inclusive Language," p. 16
• "More Than Once," p. 22
• "Stipends," p. 23.

• "Who marches up the Aisle?" no. 6
• "Who may be godparents for our baby's baptism?" no. 21
• "Should I encourage my child to pick a confirmation name?" no. 22
• "Why don't we use small individual cups for each communicant?" no. 26
• "Isn't it better to have more Sunday Masses than fewer?" no. 30
• "Many new or renovated churches have large baptismal fonts that look like pools. Why?" no. 74
• "What is church law about the place for the tabernacle?" no. 75

• Question 15: "May the elect who will be baptized at the Vigil have their feet washed?", pp. 130-132.
• Definitions of terms in the "Glossary", pp. 144-147

• For the Minneapolis-St. Paul Archdiocese (copyright 2002, 2003; reprinted elsewhere, see, for example, the web site of the St. Cloud diocese: http://www.StCloudDiocese.org/worship/catechesiseucharist1.htm):
  • What is the Gesture of Reverence for Communion and How Does It Take Place?
  • When Should we Bow and When Should We Genuflect at Mass?
  • Why Should We Have Music at all Masses?
  • Why Aren't We Processing with the Lectionary Anymore? Why Are We Using a Book of the Gospels Instead?
  • Should Our Parish Have a Crucifix or a Cross?
  • What Changes Will There Be For Lay Eucharistic Ministers?
  • Why Can't I Dip the Consecrated Host into the Consecrated Wine Myself?
  • What is the Proper Posture for the Eucharistic Prayer?
  • Why is There a Different Creed Sometimes Used at Mass Now?
• For the San Diego Diocese (copyright 2003; reprinted elsewhere):
  • Why Should the Assembly Participate in the Mass? Why Come to Mass on Time and Why Stay Until the End of Mass?
  • Why Does There Seem to be Such an Emphasis on the Ambo and the Chair? Why Can't the Priest Just Remain at the Altar throughout a Mass?
  • Are Processions Really Necessary during Mass?
  • What are the Appropriate Times for Silence?

• NOTE: Music/Vocal of the text can be heard on YouTube
• Hymn-text for hymn 375 in We Celebrate Hymnal (3rd Edition), Chicago: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc., 1982.
  Also included in 4th Edition (1986) as hymn 344 and in 5th Edition (1990) as hymn 331.
  Also included in the revised format We Celebrate: Worship Resource (1994) as hymn 413 (Vol 1).
• Hymn-text for hymn 748 in People's Mass Book, Schiller Park, IL: World Library Publications, Inc., 1984.
  Also included as hymn 41 in People's Mass Book, 2nd printing, 2003.
• Hymn-text reprinted in Seasonal Missalette by J.S. Paluch Publications, Schiller Park, IL, v. 2 (1986-87). All numbers. Various pages (included in the texts for the funeral Mass).
  Also included in v. 3 (1987-88) through v. 39 (2023-24).
• Hymn-text reprinted in We Celebrate Missalette by J.S. Paluch Publications, Schiller Park, IL, v. 11 (1986). All numbers. Various pages (included in the texts for the funeral Mass).
  Also included in v. 12 (1987) through v. 49 (2024).
• Hymn-text reprinted in We Worship: Seasonal Missal by World Library Publications, Schiller Park, IL., v. 17 (1987). All numbers. Various pages (included in the texts for the funeral Mass).
  Also included in v. 18 (1988) through v. 54 (2024).
• Hymn-text reprinted in !Celebremos: Let us Celebrate! by World Library Publications, Schiller Park, IL., v. 9 (2006). (Earlier volumes also possible.) All numbers. Various pages (included in the texts for the funeral Mass).
  Also included in v. 10 (2007) through v. 26 (2024).
• Hymn-text reprinted in Today's Missal: Music Issue 1989. v. 56, no. 1 (1989) (Portland: Oregon Catholic Press): Hymn 414.
  Also included in Music Issue 1990, v. 57, no. 1 through Music Issue 2024, v. 91, no. 1 (various hymn numbers).
• Hymn-text reprinted in Breaking Bread: Seasonal Issue with Annual Music Issue 1989, v. 8 (1989) (Portland: Oregon Catholic Press): Hymn 414.
  Also included in Breaking Bread 1990, v. 9, Breaking Bread 1991, v. 10, and Breaking Bread 1992, through Breaking Bread 2024, (various hymn numbers).
• Hymn-text reprinted in Heritage Missal 2000, (Portland: Oregon Catholic Press): Hymn 322 (p. 457).
  Also included in Heritage Missal 2001 through Heritage Missal 2024 (various hymn numbers).
• Hymn-text reprinted in Companion Missal 2006 (Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 2005). Hymn 90 (p. 254).
  Also included in Companion Missal 2007 through Companion Missal 2024 (various hymn numbers).
• Hymn-text reprinted in Word & Song 2001 (Schiller Park: World Library Publ./ J.S. Paluch Co.): Hymn 462.
  Also included in Word & Song 2002, through Word & Song 2024 (various hymn numbers).
• Hymn-texts for hymns nos. 35, 37 in Order of Christian Funerals, Collegeville, The Liturgical Press, 1989 (Presider's Edition, People's Pew Edition).
• Hymn-text for hymn 231 in Rejoice, Schiller Park, IL: J. S. Paluch Company, Inc., 1989.
• Hymn-text for one of the hymns in Music For Christian Funerals: Six Hymns with Descants by Michael Joncas, Schiller Park, IL: World Library Publications, Inc., 1990.
• Hymn-text for hymn 730 in We Worship Seasonal Missal: Organ Accompaniment Supplement No. 32, Schiller Park, IL., World Library Publications, 1992.
• Hymn-text for hymn 41 in I am the Resurrection and the Life: Resources for Christian Funerals, Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 1993.
• Hymn-text for hymn 131 in JourneysongS, Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 1994.
  and for hymn 137 in JourneysongS (Second Edition), Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 2003.
  and for hymn 134 in JourneysongS (Third Edition), Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 2012.
• Hymn-text on page 572 in Choral Praise, Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 1996.
  Hymn 346 in Choral Praise Comprehensive, (Second ed.), Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 2004.
• Hymn-text for hymn 490 in Glory and Praise (Second Ed.), Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 1997.
• Hymn-text reprinted in Unidos En Cristo/United in Christ/Música, Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 1999. Reprinted in subsequent 3-year editions, including v. 25, 2024-2026 (various hymn numbers).
• Hymn-text sung on CD, In Paradisum by Singolo Productions, 2003. (Hymn no. 10.)
• Hymn-text for hymn 455 in Catholic Community Hymnal, Chicago: GIA Publ., 1999.
• Hymn-text for hymn 771 in Celebrating the Eucharist: Sacred Song 2005, v. 37, no. 1, Collegeville: Litugical Press, 2004.
  Also included in Celebrating the Eucharist: Sacred Song 2006 through Celebrating the Eucharist: Sacred Song 2012 (various hymn numbers).
• Hymn-text for hymn 344 in One Faith, Una Voz, Portland: Oregon Catholic Press, 2005.
• Hymn-text for hymn 755 in The St. Michael Hymnal (4th ed.), Lafayette, IN: St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 2011.
• Hymn-text for hymn 333 in One in Faith Hymnal, Schiller Park, IL: World Library Publications, Inc., 2014.
• Hymn-text found among texts for Funeral Mass in Catholic Worship Book II, Reservoir, Victoria, Australia: Morning Star Publishing Co., 2016.
• Hymn-text found in Ignatius Pew Missal 2017, San Francisco: Ignatius Press/Lighthouse Catholic Media, 2016.

Conference Presentations and Seminars

• "God's People Gathered in the Eastern Tradition," presented at the San Jose Diocese Liturgical Conference, September 19, 1984.
• All-day seminar for priests on "How not to Say Mass," Orlando, Florida Diocese, March 23, 1988.
• Two presentations on the revised liturgy at the Third Annual Convention of Priests of the Gary, Indiana Diocese, April 19, 1988.
• Two day seminar for clergy and pastoral ministers of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, October 23-24, 1995.
• Afternoon seminar for priests of the Oblates of St. Joseph, Madera, California, February 8, 1996.
• "The Minister of Baptism: Differences in the Traditions between East and West," presented at the 1998 meeting of Jesuits for the Christian East, San Francisco, June 20, 1998. (Published in revised form in Diakonia, v. 32 [1999].)
• "Celebrating Styles: East and West," presented at the 2000 meeting of Jesuits for the Christian East, Scranton, June 16, 2000.
• Respondent to presentation by Sr. Joyce Anne Zimmerman at the Speaker's Symposium, Milwaukee Archdiocese Eucharistic Congress, October 26, 2000.
• Workshop on "Attitudes in Presiding," Milwaukee Archdiocese Eucharistic Congress, October 28, 2000.
• Two Workshops on "GIRM 2000," San Jose Diocese, June 25, 2001 (one for priests, one for pastoral ministers and deacons).
• Workshop on "GIRM 2000," Honolulu, Hawaii, August, 2001.
• Presentation on "GIRM 2002," Missouri Province Jesuit Superiors, St. Paul, Minnesota, March 22, 2003.
• Presentation on "GIRM 2002 and Jesuit Liturgies," U.S. Jesuit Provincials, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 14, 2003.
• Two Workshops on "GIRM 2002," Anchorage Archdiocese, September 8, 2003 (one for priests, deacons, and lay administrators, a second for deacons).
• Presentation on "Divine Worship, Human Posture," San Jose Diocese, December 10, 2003 (to priests and pastoral ministers).
• Presentation on "GIRM Implementation," St. Monica Parish, Santa Monica, CA, December 17, 2003.
• Presentation on "The 2002 GIRM and the Communion Rite," Dallas Diocese, April 28, 2004 (to priests).
• Presentation on "Liturgical Life and Jesuit Retreat Houses," Jesuit Retreat House, Los Altos, CA, September 3, 2004 (to directors and staff of U.S. and Canadian Jesuit Retreat Houses).
• Two Workshops, Orange, CA diocese: "Celebrating Faith: Some Assembly Required," November 4, 2004 (to lay ministers), and "How NOT to Say Mass and other thoughts about presiding," November 5, 2004 (to priests and deacons).
• Presentation on "Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dallas, TX: Topics for Reflection," November 20, 2004 (to committee for the renovation of the Cathedral).
• Various three (or four) hour presentations on liturgy to participants in the Vatican II Institute (sabbatical program for priests), St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, CA: "GIRM 1969-2002," April 1, 2005; "How not to Say Mass," April 8, 2005; "GIRM 1969-2002," March 4, 2006; "How not to Say Mass," April 26, 2006; "GIRM 1969-2002," Nov 7, 2006 (4 hours); "How not to Say Mass," Nov 14, 2006 (4 hours); "GIRM 1969-2002," Nov 6, 2007 (4 hours); "How not to Say Mass," Nov 13, 2007 (4 hours); "How not to Say Mass," Nov 18, 2008 (4 hours); "How not to Say Mass," Nov 10, 2009 (4 hours); "GIRM and New Missal Translation," Nov 8, 2010 (4 hours); "How not to Say Mass," Nov 15, 2010 (4 hours); "Roman Missal: Changes and GIRM 1969-2008," Nov 8, 2011 (4 hours); "How not to Say Mass," Nov 29, 2011 (4 hours).
• Question and Answer session with western delegates to the FDLC (Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions), St. Clare Retreat Center, Soquel, CA, March 15, 2006.
• Presentations to Christ the King Parish, London (England), during a Liturgical Retreat Week, March 26-April 1, 2006: "How to proclaim God's Word in the world of today?" (Tues. evening, March 28), "Ministering the Gift of God" (Wed. evening, March 29), "Star Wars, Harry Potter, Narnia, the Bible and Me" (Fri. evening, March 31), "The What and Why of Worship" (Sat morning and afternoon, Apr 1).
• Presentations on liturgy to Pastoral Ministers of the California Province of the Society of Jesus pastoral and social apostolates (meeting at Sierra Madre, California), May 2, 2006.
• Presentation to clergy of Oakland (CA) diocese on the Order of Christian Funerals, Oct 24, 2006.
• Presentation (5 hours) to deacon-candidates for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Santa Barbara region) on liturgy, Feb 10, 2007.
• Presentation (2.5 hours) on "Celebrating Faith," to parish ministers at St. Peter Catholic Church, Pacifica, California. Oct 18, 2008.
• Presenter at the 2009 Convocation for the priests of the Austin Texas diocese, Oct 5-7, 2009. (3 day convocation, 5 presentations)
• Presentation (1 hour) to liturgical ministers of St. Frances Cabrini Parish, San Jose, CA, on the spirituality underlying ministry (part of a morning of reflection). Mar 27, 2010.
• Two presentations (90 minutes each) at Study Week for priests of the Diocese of Stockton, California, May 10-11, 2010. (On "How not to Say Mass" and "GIRM 1969-2002.")
• Presentation (75 min) on "Jesuits, Liturgy, and Prayer" at the "Colloquium for New Jesuit Superiors" (Santa Clara University), June 2010. Repeated June 2012, July 2014.
• Three presentations (75 minutes each) at Study Week for priests of the Diocese of Reno, Nevada, Jan 17-18, 2011. (On "Change in the Liturgy," "How not to Say Mass," and "GIRM 1969-2002.")
• Three presentations (75 minutes each) at annual convocation for priests of the Diocese of Yakima, Washington, Oct 3-4, 2011. (On "Change in the Liturgy," "How not to Say Mass," and "GIRM 1969-2002.")
• Presentations on the Revised Translation of the Roman Missal: St. Monica Parish (Santa Monica, CA) Sept 24, 2011 (Keynote address at liturgy conference); Inservice at St. Ignatius College Prep (San Francisco), Oct 11, 2011; Jesuit School of Theology of SCU (Berkeley), Oct 15, 2011 (3 hours); Sacred Heart Jesuit Center (Los Gatos), Dec 6, 2011.
• Four presentations (approx. 60 minutes each) at annual convocation for priests of the Diocese of Nottingham, England, April 16, 2012.
• Scheduled for four presentations (two 75 minutes and two 60 minutes) at the annual convocation for priests of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Aug 28-29, 2012. Cancelled at the last minute due to Hurricane Isaac.
• Presentation (1 hour) on "Eucharist and American Culture" (overview of 2010 book) to parishioners of St. Jude Episcopal Church, Cupertino, CA, Nov 11, 2012. Cf. Link to synopsis and audio of presentation.
• Presentation (1 hour) on "Celebrating Faith: Some Assembly Required" to parishioners of St. James Parish, Setauket, NY on Nov 4, 2015 (repeated on Nov 7, 2015).
• Four presentations (approx. 1 hour each) on "Improving the Celebration of the Eucharist in Parishes" at the spring convocation of the Diocese of San Angelo, TX, Feb 20-21, 2017.
• Presentations (two and Q&A) on liturgy in Jesuit Communities. St. Ignatius Hall, Jesuit Retirement Center, Florissant, Missouri, July 23-25, 2024.

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