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David Philippart is a catechist and liturgist who lives in Chicago.

Why does the priest pour water into the wine and put a piece of the bread into the cup?

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Why do we hold hands during the Our Father?

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Is it OK to clap at Mass?

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If Lent is 40 days, why are there 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter?

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Why does Easter seem to go on forever?

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Seven habits of highly effective mass goers

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Does the church need a preferential option for the young?
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A closer look at the Voting Rights Act
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The anti-CCHD campaign: Guilt by association or just guilty of helping the poor?
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Advising Pope Francis on the challenges ahead
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Bishops warn against changes in immigration bill that could kill it
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