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Feb 18, 2025 · “We are thrilled to be gearing up for the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. We trust that God has profound blessings and graces in store for us as we journey with Jesus …

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.

Feb 19, 2025 · (OSV News) — Catholics across the world are embarking on pilgrimages to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Hope.. Many will travel to Rome to visit the four major …

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.

Jan 2, 2025 · Section: Worship & Faith Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12. If we haven’t gotten enough of Christmas lights already this season — on houses, …

Jun 29, 2024 · Section: Vocations Holy Orders is the sacrament of ordination in the Roman Catholic Church by which men become deacons, priests and bishops. “Holy Orders is the …

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 …

Jan 13, 2025 · Section: Worship & Faith Is 62:1-5 Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 1 Cor 12:4-11 Jn 2:1-11. Who couldn’t use a miracle right about now? After weeks of parties and packages, …

Jan 20, 2025 · Section: Worship & Faith Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27 Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21. Having watched for Jesus in Advent; having …