Our Lady plays a significant role in Jesus’ life, and therefore the Catholic Church celebrates the notable and events in her life and her veneration by having feast days. What is the Basis for Marian Feast Days? There are a lot of momentous events in the life of Our Lady, but we don’t fully celebrate […]
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Prayer by definition is a “an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought” . For us Catholics, Prayer is more than just expressing a petition, it is a heart to heart relationship with God. Developing an intimate prayer life with the Lord, will help us to fully know Him, love
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When the clock strikes at 12 noon it is customary to pray the Angelus, however during the season of Easter, the Angelus is replaced by the Regina Coeli Prayer. The term “Regina Coeli” is derived from the Latin phrase “Queen of Heaven” that signifies a tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mother and Jesus’ resurrection. The Regina
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In the Catholic Church, we follow this particular hierarchy: The Pope has the highest rank and the leader of the Catholic Church, followed by the cardinals, then we have the bishops, followed by the priests, and then finally, the deacons. The priest’s and deacon’s role may be a puzzle for some, but it’s not that
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It is always important to pray for the deceased and for our loved ones who have departed. You can pray The Responsory for the Dead anytime, but more importantly after a death of a person, during cemetery visits as well as funeral visits. The Responsory For the Dead V. Do not remember my sins, O
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If you ever find yourself in a situation that you can not receive the Holy Eucharist physically, there is an option for you to do an Act of Spiritual Communion. An Act of Spiritual Communion is a devotion and a great accessible way for us to nurture our love for The Eucharist. The Practice of
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Saint Joseph is the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. He was a humble carpenter and was always said to be a protector of his family. Saint Joseph and his Royal Lineage Even though he was a humble and simple man, Saint Joseph comes from a royal lineage. According to Luke and
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A lot of people perceive that Christmas is the only important day of the Catholic liturgical calendar. Easter Sunday is as important, and in fact, has been considered as one of the most significant days and feasts in the Christian faith. Importance of Easter Sunday Easter Sunday is a significant day for Catholics and Christians
If you want to spend your time focusing on the Lord this Lent, check out the Pray More Online Lenten Retreat! This retreat is an online self-paced retreat that you can do anytime, anywhere. The retreat has 6 speakers featuring 20 video talks on topics that can help you have a more meaningful Lent. The
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If you’d like to learn more about how to pray for healing then the 2020 Pray More online Healing Retreat might be for you! The Pray More Lenten Healing is a self-paced, online retreat. It’s just like an in-person retreat that you can experience at home — anywhere, anytime. There are five speakers for this
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