8 ways to celebrate Jubilee 2025 without leaving your diocese
Dec 23, 2024 · Among Pope Francis’ words of wisdom is a reflection on patience, which he calls “both the daughter of hope and at the same time its firm foundation,” but which, he said, “has been put to flight by frenetic haste” in an age of “now.” “Were we still able to contemplate creation with a sense of awe, we might better understand the importance of …
How to Pray the Rosary 1) Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. 2) Holding the crucifix pray the Apostles’ Creed. 3) On the first bead pray the Our Father.
Did the Virgin Mary die and, if so, where? - Catholic Courier
Aug 3, 2020 · Mary is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Mary Church in Manhasset, N.Y. The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 15, celebrates church doctrine that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life.
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Scripture Reflection for Dec. 15, 2024, 3rd Sunday in Advent
Dec 12, 2024 · Section: Worship & Faith Zep 3:14-18a Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-18. The point is summed up in what Josef Pieper wrote once, that “we are not the forgers of our own felicity.”
10 things to know about Jubilee 2025 - Catholic Courier
Dec 9, 2024 · (OSV News) — Signs around the Eternal City declare “Roma si trasforma” — “Rome is transformed” as an explanation for the ubiquitous infrastructure projects underway, including the restoration of iconic sculptures and monuments, ahead of Jubilee 2025, a Holy Year that begins Christmas Eve.. While the metropolis is seizing the opportunity for renewal, that is ultimately the jubilee ...
Sunday Scriptures for Nov. 10, 2024: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 6, 2024 · Section: Worship & Faith 1 Kgs 17:10-16 Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Heb 9:24-28 Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44. The story of this encounter in this Sunday’s gospel is often referred to as “The Widow’s Mite,” a mite being the smallest of coins.
What does the church teach about abortion? - Catholic Courier
Oct 3, 2024 · Section: Worship & Faith Editor’s Note: This is part of a OSV News series related to Respect Life Month in October. (OSV News) — Centuries ago, a young pregnant woman set out on a journey. She was probably nervous and scared, because her pregnancy was unexpected, scandalous and mysterious.
Purgatory, limbo explained - Catholic Courier
Dec 21, 2009 · "Purgatory is not necessarily a place, although because we like concrete images, we make it into a place," Father Hart said. "It’s rather … a preparation for glory.
Scripture Reflection for Nov. 17, 2024, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 14, 2024 · Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 17, 2024.