The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima are famous for the three-part “secret” they conveyed. Of these, the “third secret” is the most famous, because it was kept confidential at the Vatican for many years. Only a few popes and a select few others read it–until the year 2000, when Pope John Paul II published [...]
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May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. Fatima is the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th century. It became famous the world over, particular for its three “secrets.” The third and final secret was kept in the Vatican for many years, but in 2000, it was released to the world [...]
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At the wedding at Cana, Jesus turns to Mary and says, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” Sounds disrespectful, doesn’t it? Or at least you could take it that way. But Jesus wasn’t being disrespectful at all. Here’s the story . . . Pronoun Trouble First, the [...]
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January 1 is an important day in the Church’s liturgy. There is a lot that we commemorate on this day! What we are celebrating, and why we are celebrating it now, can be a little confusing. Here are nine things you should know . . . 1. What exactly are we celebrating on January 1? According [...]
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This Sunday we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Family. What was it like for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to live together? Each is a very remarkable person! Put all three together and . . . wow. Today we have reality shows about interesting and extraordinary families, but they didn’t have reality shows back then. [...]
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There’s a lot of confusion about Christmas. Is it a day? Is it a season? Is it based on a pagan holiday? What is its real meaning? Here are 9 things you should know about Christmas . . . 1. What is “the real meaning of Christmas”? Although many voices in pop culture suggest [...]
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Matthew tells us that when “Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.” Why did Joseph intend to divorce Mary? The view that [...]
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This Saturday, December 8th, is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It celebrates an important point of Catholic teaching, and it is a holy day of obligation. Here are 8 things you need to know about the teaching and the way we celebrate it. 1. Who does the Immaculate Conception refer to? There’s a [...]
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People say the Rosary in a variety of ways. Some say a simple version without any “add-ons.” Others use the Fatima Prayer. Many add the Hail, Holy Queen or other prayers at the end. Some add Scripture verses for meditation. This raises some questions: Is there one right way to say the Rosary? Are some ways [...]
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A reader writes: Can you point me in the direction of why the Immaculate Conception is important in regards to salvation? A follow up or clarification might be how does Mary’s Immaculate Conception point to Christ’s redeeming act on the cross? First of all, let’s deal with a common misunderstanding: The Immaculate Conception does not [...]
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