New here? Click here to join!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 […]
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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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We know that the season of Lent does not begin on a fixed date every year. To help you plan and prepare for this year’s Lenten season, we answered some common questions people ask to find more information on this year’s Lent timeline and provided an overview of the important dates you need to remember to prepare
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Lent is the main penitential season on the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. Here we will talk about what lent is, it’s history, regulations and more. Despite being a season of penance and fasting it is quite popular even among non-catholics. What is Lent? The season of Lent is a Catholic liturgical season consisting
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The Rosary is a cherished tradition in the Catholic faith, serving as a profound form of prayer that invites deep meditation and reflection. While many may associate the rosary primarily with devotion to Mary, it is, in essence, an intimate journey through the life of Jesus as seen through the loving gaze of His mother.
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Mortal sins are sins of serious or grave matter. “Mortal” means death; they are sins that cause death to the soul. Mortal sins completely sever one’s relationship with God and the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (commonly called Confession) is necessary to restore this relationship. Venial sins, on the other hand, are less serious sins.
Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas. It is a waiting period for the celebration of the anniversary of Jesus coming into the world. Here are some great ideas for you (and your family) to get into the spirit of Advent!
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