Beliefs of the Catholic Church.
Good Friday is the first day of the Easter Triduum and the day that Catholics and other Christians throughout the world commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. According to Mark 15:42 Jesus died “on the day of preparation, the day before the sabbath.” The Hebrew Sabbath is celebrated on Saturday which is preceded by Friday.
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
Holy Saturday may not sound as important for others, but it is a significant day indeed. This day marks the last day of Lent and Holy Week. It is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. During Holy Saturday, the altar is still completely bare. Holy Communion is not given to anyone except during
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Holy Week is one of the most important weeks in the Catholic Church. Not only is it a part of the Lenten season, but it is also the week where we remember the life and death of Christ. In Holy Week, we celebrate Jesus’ love for us, as He died on the cross and resurrected
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Palm Sunday is a significant day, as it is the last Sunday of Lent and Holy Week‘s first day. On this day, the Church’s readings talk about Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and His passion. To know more about this important day, scroll down below! Where did the term “Palm Sunday” originate? The term “Palm
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The season of Lent is just around the corner, and you’re probably already getting ready for this very important time of the year. During this season, it is customary to fast, pray, and give something up to help us grow closer to Jesus. Often it can get overwhelming when we choose the things to give
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Catholics and some Protestants celebrate Ash Wednesday. The name “Ash Wednesday” comes from the blessed ashes that are applied to the foreheads of the faithful. Being marked with ashes is a public acknowledgement that one is a sinner, as we all are. What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical
Since the season of Lent is just around the corner, many are preparing for their lenten sacrifices, planning out their fasting, and schedule to make sure there’s time to spend with the Lord in prayer. The observance of Lent has been going on for a long period of time now, and it has been a
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Sundays in Lent are not considered part of the forty (40) days of the Lenten season and therefore one is not required to uphold one’s Lenten penitence. For example, if you gave up eating desserts for Lent, you may have a piece of cake on a Sunday. The forty days of Lent are considered to
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During Lent the Christian faithful are to do penance through prayer, fasting, abstinence and by exercising works of piety and charity. All Fridays through the year, and especially during Lent, are penitential days. Sundays in Lent are not considered part of the Lenten observance because each Sunday we continue to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Each Sunday
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