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  1. 7 Interesting & Surprising Facts About Lent

    7 Interesting & Surprising Facts About Lent
    Lent is a period of repentance and reflection. A time to come to terms with human nature and grow in our faith through prayer, confession, fasting, and almsgiving. Below, we offer seven Lent facts that may surprise you to share with your friends about the most solemn liturgy of the year. Although surprising to the uninitiated, the Lenten season culminates...
  2. Questions About Catholic Confirmation? Here are the Answers

    Questions About Catholic Confirmation? Here are the Answers
    Confirmation is one of the seven holy sacraments in the Catholic Church. It’s a time of prayer, celebration, and commitment to a life dedicated to Jesus Christ. Over the centuries, Confirmation has gone through quite an evolution. In fact, it first began as part of the Sacrament of Baptism. Today, it’s widely accepted to be its own sacrament—a time to...
  3. Questions About Catholic Baptism? Here are the Answers

    Questions About Catholic Baptism? Here are the Answers
    Baptism in the Catholic Church is a holy sacrament whereby a person is blessed with water and Chrism oil and welcomed into the Church. Baptism removes original sin and places an indelible mark on the person’s soul. While a person is typically baptized as an infant, the sacrament can be received up until the point of death. Whether you’re preparing...
  4. Questions About Catholic First Communion? Here are the Answers

    Questions About Catholic First Communion? Here are the Answers
    Receiving the Holy Eucharist in First Communion is an important rite of passage for Catholic children. After all, the Eucharist is the most important part of every Catholic Mass, serving as the moment in which Jesus Christ presents himself to his followers. The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist was instituted by Christ at the Last Supper when He broke bread...
  5. The Chair of St. Peter - the only chair with a feast day

    The Chair of St. Peter - the only chair with a feast day
    How can a chair...an inanimate wooden object...have it's own feast day? Is the Catholic Church just low on saints to fill up the calendar? Was the chair part of some miraculous event? The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter is actually a very important feast day in the Catholic calendar and is a vital symbol for the apostolic succession...
  6. The Value of Lenten Fasting: 4 Reasons Why We Abstain

    The Value of Lenten Fasting: 4 Reasons Why We Abstain
    “What are you giving up for Lent?” This is a common question among Catholics during this time of year. While we can tend to see the Lenten fast as just another thing we do for two months each spring, it is far more than merely tradition. It is a way for us to move closer to our Lord and Savior...
  7. What Is the Eucharist? A Guide to The Eucharist and Eucharistic Symbols

    What Is the Eucharist? A Guide to The Eucharist and Eucharistic Symbols
    Explore what the Holy Eucharist is, its connection to Communion, the practice of Eucharistic Adoration, and the symbolism associated with this sacred rite.
  8. Bread and Wine: The Meaning of Eucharist

    Bread and Wine: The Meaning of Eucharist
    At the heart of Catholic worship lies the Holy Eucharist, a sacramental rite that holds immense significance and reverence. The Eucharist, also known as the Blessed Sacrament, is the central act of Catholic liturgy and a focal point of our faith. Rooted in the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, the Eucharist embodies the tangible manifestation of God's love and presence.
  9. March 25th: The Annunciation of the Lord, and the Feast of The Good Thief

    March 25th: The Annunciation of the Lord, and the Feast of The Good Thief
    Reflection on the Feast of Annunciation of the Lord The Feast of Annunciation of the Lord celebrates one of the greatest moments in history. An angel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary to announce to her that she would bear the Son of God, conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Annunciation is the first joyful mystery of...
  10. The Meaning and History of the Advent Wreath

    The Meaning and History of the Advent Wreath
    Why are Advent wreaths so meaningful? Learn about the rich symbolism and history of this classic Advent tradition.

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