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.
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Scripture Reflection for Sept. 1, 2024, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
2024年8月29日 · Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 1, 2024.
Catholic Church’s ordination rites explained
2024年6月29日 · 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 sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry,” explains the Catechism of the Catholic Church ...
Scripture Reflection for Aug. 18, 2024, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2024年8月13日 · Section: Worship & Faith Prv 9:1-6 Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Eph 5:15-20 Jn 6:51-58. This Gospel puts me in a New York state of mind. Encountering this Sunday’s passage from John’s Gospel, I can’t help but think back to a stretch of West 31st Street in New York City where, not far from Madison Square Garden, you can find the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and, just outside, on any given ...
Purgatory, limbo explained - Catholic Courier
2009年12月21日 · "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.
Did the Virgin Mary die and, if so, where? - Catholic Courier
2020年8月3日 · 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 that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life.
How to celebrate holy days of obligation - Catholic Courier
2024年8月14日 · Section: Worship & Faith (OSV News) — It’s part of human nature to set aside certain days to mark events or to honor people. On a personal level we celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.
Eucharistic adoration: A treasure of the faith - Catholic Courier
2024年4月11日 · Initiating Eucharistic adoration in your parish. 1. Along with one or two supporters, speak to your pastor about your intentions. His support is essential, so make no further plans until you find out where he stands.
Six U.S. shrines dedicated to the Virgin Mary - Catholic Courier
2024年7月24日 · Section: Worship & Faith (OSV News) — To make a pilgrimage to a Marian shrine is a beautiful way to celebrate one’s Catholic faith. Unfortunately, not all people have the time or money to make a pilgrimage to one of the great Marian shrines of the world such as Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, Our Lady of Lourdes in France or Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal.