Why are there no Old Testament Saints?
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Many of the people introduced in the New Testament are now venerated as saints in the Catholic Church. But what about the Old Testament? Why don’t we refer to Moses, ... Read more
Our Lady of Good Counsel
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You’ve heard the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the miraculous image imprinted on the tilma of St. Juan Diego. Perhaps you have visited it in Mexico City or ... Read more
Preparing for Divine Mercy Sunday
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Happy Easter! One of the great things about being Catholic is that we don’t celebrate Easter for one day—it’s such a glorious occasion that we celebrate for EIGHT DAYS! Eight ... Read more
Reflections for Holy Thursday
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Today we enter into three days of sacred liturgies leading up to the glorious Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday. These days are some of the most beautiful and ... Read more
The Importance of Grandparents in Passing Along the Faith
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“The elderly see history and pass on history,” says Pope Francis. Continuing his catechesis on old age, the Holy Father today spoke about the vital importance of the elderly passing ... Read more
Pope condemns war and begs for peace in Ukraine
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Chilling headlines emerge each day from Ukraine as bombings continue, civilian casualties mount, and those who remain are running low on crucial supplies of food and medicine. “Rivers of blood ... Read more
Pope calls for Day of Fasting for Peace on March 2
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The Holy Father has asked that all believers observe a Day of Fasting for Peace on March 2, 2022, Ash Wednesday. On this day that we abstain from meat and ... Read more
Remember that you are dust: the hope in Ash Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday, believe it or not, isn’t a Holy Day of Obligation. Even so, right in the middle of the week, Catholics turn up in droves on the first day ... Read more
The Value of Old Age
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When you think of old age, what comes to mind? Do you find it a welcoming thought, or is it something you would rather avoid? Our society has become increasingly ... Read more
Lenten fasting and abstinence obligations for Catholics, explained
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“Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence,” says the United States Conference of ... Read more
Joseph, Protector and Patron of the Church
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For the past few months, Pope Francis has focused his weekly general audiences on different aspects of Joseph – Joseph as the foster father of Jesus, patron of a happy ... Read more
The Real Saint Valentine
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Will the real Saint Valentine please stand up? The anniversary of this priest’s martyrdom seems like an odd choice for a day dedicated to love. He certainly wasn’t Cupid, so ... Read more