The book of before and after

How a priest is bringing an Eastern breviary to English-speakers — and why.

In the 21st century, the ancient Chaldean Catholic Church is a truly global institution. The Eastern Church has spread far beyond its Iraqi homeland, to Europe, Oceania, and North America.

Catholics at the Chaldean cathedral in Erbil, Iraq, on April 12, 2015. © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

The diaspora community’s growth poses serious challenges for the tra…