World Day for Consecrated Life The purpose of such a day is threefold: in the first place, it answers the intimate need to praise the Lord more solemnly and to thank him for the great gift of consecrated life, which enriches and gladdens the Christian community by the multiplicity of its charisms and by the…
2025 Jubilee Year
The Italy Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, is a special event or year of grace in the Catholic Church that typically occurs every 25 years. This is a special year of spiritual renewal and celebration for Catholics, and it causes a significant increase in pilgrims visiting Rome. What are the significant dates during…
U.S. sister killed in the Amazon honored at Rome ‘new martyrs’ shrine
ROME (CNS) — “It’s quite an honor for her to be here with the likes of St. Oscar Romero,” Tom Stang said after a relic of his sister was placed on an altar in Rome alongside a relic of the martyred archbishop from El Salvador. A cross containing dirt stained with the blood of Sister…
Five Franciscan Missionaries
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of Georgia were killed for their faith. By signing the decree in the sainthood cause of the Georgia martyrs Jan. 27, the pope cleared the way for their beatification, although a date for the…
The Blessing of the Home
Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day is traditionally celebrated the twelfth day after Christmas, January 6, but in the United States it is celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8. In 2022 it is celebrated on January 2. The Blessing of the Home There are many traditions…
Epiphany
This Sunday we will celebrate Epiphany, one of the Great Feasts of our liturgical year, which signifies the end of the blessed Christmas season. Epiphany commemorates Christ’s baptism—the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. The Lord’s physical manifestation, known as his “shining forth”, to the Gentiles is one of…
Holy Name of Jesus
January 3 – Holy Name of Jesus The Holy Name of Jesus was invoked by the faithful from the very beginning of the Church. O God, you appointed your only begotton Son redeemer of the human race and commanded that his name be called Jesus. May we who venerate his name on earth also enjoy…
Epiphany Traditions
Epiphany Traditions Epiphany is a Feast Day within the Church’s liturgical celebration of Christmas. In the current Western tradition, we associate it with the “Visit of the Magi,” or visitors from the East recounted in Matthew’s Gospel. (Mt 2:1-12). Epiphany is traditionally celebrated the 12th day after Christmas, (Twelfth Night), January 6th. In the Catholic…
What Is Epiphany?
What Is Epiphany? The Meaning of Epiphany, How To Celebrate and When To Mark the 12th Day of Christmas Epiphany is a meaningful time for many Christians. One of the very first holidays (also called feast days) of the year, Epiphany comes on the heels of Christmas celebrations and is a time of joy and faith….
To Love is to Give – January
1. The best way to please God is to submit yourself to His Holy Will. (III, 116) 2. Don’t worry about yourself nor of what will happen to you; submit yourself to God’s will without reservation and you will merit His blessing. (I, 26) 3. Your interior state, the inner resistance which you experience, not…
January 1st Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
BY GINNY KUBITZ MOYER JANUARY 1, 2020 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1. It is a holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning that Mass attendance is required (though the Mass obligation is sometimes waived by the bishop for various reasons; when in doubt, check with…
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all…