January 2017

Volume XXII, No. 4

News and views

Instruction on Burial Practices Issued by Congregation for Doctrine of the Faith

The Editors

Pope to Visit Fatima

The Editors

Articles

John the Baptist: A Clear Voice for the Liturgy in the Wilderness of the World

Christopher Carstens

Ever Ancient—Ever New: Implementing Musicam Sacram Today: Part II

Adam Bartlett

Praying Ad Orientem

Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli

What is Silence?

Cardinal Robert Sarah

Straight Talk from Hippo: How St. Augustine’s Sermons Speak Volumes to Today’s Preachers

Father Daniel Cardó

The Sober Intoxication of the Word and Spirit

Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap

A Conversation with Stillness: The Ritual of Silence in the Mass

Father Douglas Martis

Letters to Editor

The Editors

Questions of Faith

The Rite Questions: Are Shortened Versions of the Divine Office Approved for Official Liturgical Use?

Father Andrew Menke