The original day of Pentecost saw dramatic events that are important to the life of the Church. But where did the feast of Pentecost come from? How can we understand what happened on it? And what does it mean for us today? Here are 8 things to know and share about it . . . [...]
Liturgical Year
April 29th is the memorial of St. Catherine of Siena. She is a saint, a mystic, and a doctor of the Church, as well as a patroness of Italy and of Europe. Who was she, and why is her life so significant? Here are 8 things to know and share . . . 1. Who [...]
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April 25 is the feast of St. Mark, one of the companions of the apostles and the author of one of the gospels. Who was he, and what do the Bible and the Church Fathers record about him? Here are 8 things to know and share . . . 1. Who was St. Mark? [...]
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This Monday we’re going to be celebrating the solemnity of the Annunciation. This day celebrates the appearance of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce of the birth of Christ. What’s going on and why is this day important? Here are 8 things you need to know. 1. What does the word [...]
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We’re almost up to Divine Mercy Sunday. It’s a recent addition to the Church’s calendar, and it has links to both private revelation and the Bible. Millions of people look forward to and are profoundly moved by this day. What is it, and why is it so important to them? Here are 9 things you [...]
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The great day is finally here: Easter, the most important day of the Christian calendar. More important even than Christmas. What happened on this day? Was Jesus’ resurrection a real, historical event? How does the Church celebrate this day? Is Easter a pagan holiday? Here are 8 things you need to know. 1. What [...]
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Every time we say the creed, we note that Jesus “descended into hell.” This day–Holy Saturday–is the day that commemorates this event. What happened on this day, and how do we celebrate it? Here are 12 things you need to know. 1. What happened on the first Holy Saturday? Here on earth, Jesus’ disciples [...]
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It has been widely reported that, when he was still the cardinal archbishop of Buenos Aires, the future Pope Francis washed the feet of women during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Now he has done so as pope. Here are some thoughts on Pope Francis’s decision and what it means. This Year’s Mass [...]
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Good Friday is the most solemn day of the Christian year. It is the day our Savior died for us. It is the day we were redeemed from our sins by the voluntary death of God Himself at the hands of man. Here are 9 things you need to know. 1. Why is this [...]
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Every single Mass, we hear the words “on the night he was betrayed.” That night was Holy Thursday, and it is one of the most important nights in all of history. Here are 10 things you need to know. 1. What happened on the original Holy Thursday? An amazing amount of stuff! This was [...]
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