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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During the Advent season, it’s customary in the Catholic Church to bring out their Advent candles and have an advent wreath in our homes, and parishes. This Advent Wreath usually has 4 candles which have their special significance and are gradually lit throughout the four weeks of Advent. To prepare for this season, we want
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Cremation has become an increasingly popular option for handling the remains of the deceased in modern times. However, in some religious traditions, including Catholicism, questions arise regarding the acceptability of cremation. Specifically, individuals may wonder if is cremation a sin in Catholic beliefs. In this post, we will explore the Catholic Church’s stance on cremation
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There are many roles within the Catholic Church for both ordained and non-ordained people. A non-ordained person is typically referred to as a lay person, or one who is not a member of the clergy. One who is ordained is someone who has received the sacrament of Holy Orders. Pope Cardinals Bishops Priests Religious Communities
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What happens to children of an annulled marriage is something that needs to be worked out between the two parents and the courts. What is an Annulment? An annulment is a declaration that a sacramental marriage never happened: the two people were never actually married in the eyes of the Church because certain conditions failed
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