Burial of the Dead: Opportunities and Challenges
Brian McMichael of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend suggests that the pastoral rites for the dead are an occasion for practicing the virtue of hope.
Brian W. MacMichael
Brian W. MacMichael is the director of the Office of Worship in Fort Wayne-South Bend. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame's M.T.S. in liturgical studies.
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A Transcendent Fall Classic
Sporting events are sometimes referred to as a sort of secular liturgy. From fan apparel to tailgating to the traditions surrounding the competition itself, one is invited to become a full participant in an unfolding drama with its...
What's New in the Marriage Rite?
Looking for an overview of changes in the Order of Celebrating Matrimony? Brian MacMichael of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gives 5 key changes.