We are winding down a school year Im continuing my discussion on Romano Guardinis The Spirit of the Liturgywith Leila Lawler. This is the second highest grossing commercial holiday in America, and also one of the most controversial. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as More. Catholic Culture and CWNews provide accurate news reports and opinion pieces giving balance and insight with a Catholic perspective on these existing and developing issues, such as October 7 marks the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, the centerpiece feast for the month dedicated to the rosary.
This is where Catholics show special honor to consecrated bread and wine, whether through genuflection or other means. Holy Week traditions for the home, 2022 Preparation for our home and the liturgical celebration of Holy Week. Free eBook: Liturgical Year 2022-2023, Vol. After the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, celebrating Marys preservation from original sin at her conception, today we are remembering Mary in her Holy House which is now in Loreto, Italy, where she was conceived without sin, and also the place of the Incarnation. The Church provides this time as another opportunity to renew, refresh, and prepare. Other things to know about the Roman Catholic Church: What should Protestants, Anabaptists, and Eastern Orthodox Christians think about Roman Catholicism? This connects with the view that the Pope occupies the episcopal seat of Peter and is the sole vicar of Christ upon earth. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The next day Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The Church, "led by the light of the Spirit of truth, may in proclaiming it preserve this word of God faithfully, explain it, and make it more widely known." Apr 3, 2020
(Entrance Antiphon, Monday within the Octave of Easter)
This is such a popular feast. The Second Vatican Council ("Vatican II") wrote an important document called "On Divine Revelation" (Dei Verbum in Latin). |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
They also celebrate holidays from the Catholic history of Argentina, such as the Good Friday, Easter and Christmas.
You can return to the main article on Catholic Questions, or to our home page to see other articles about the Catholic faith. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Seize the day. Sep 30, 2014
WebMonday of the First Week of Lent; Optional Memorial of Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church The great themesthe annual catechumenate by which all the I have written several posts on Ember Days (links at the end of this post) but never touched on the Ember Days following Pentecost, hence yet another post on Ember Days. The Protestant reformers (Lutherans, Anglicans, and the Reformed) and the Radical Reformers (Anabaptists) disagreed with the Pope and his allies over issues of authority, Scripture, soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), and sacramental theology (the doctrines surrounding Holy Baptism and Holy Communion). |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Most resolutions revolve around health of the body: lose weight, exercise more, change bad eating habits. To my critic, apparently, my effort to clarify the terminology was rather like defining white as black: Not just unhelpful but actually wrong. The Immaculate Conception sends a different message. Feb 14, 2020
Our family observes the Twelve Days of Christmas As I finalize the preparations for Christmas, my thoughts go back to Christmases past, both from my childhood and my own family. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Under the persecution of Emperor Valerian he was grilled to death on a gridiron in 258. Sep 23, 2014
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The Feast of the Assumption, August 15, begins the Germanic tradition of Our Lady's Thirty Days, including Queenship of Mary, Nativity or Birthday of Mary, Naming of Mary and Our Lady of Sorrows. As a parent trying to do the right thing, its a struggle to find the correct balance for their own family. The Church celebrates the Easter season or Eastertide. Upcoming Calendar Highlights: Beginning of Lent, February 22-March 3, Upcoming Calendar Highlights: February 10-22, Upcoming Calendar Highlights: First Week of February, New Year, New Podcast: The Catechism in a Year, Establishing Intentional Liturgical Living Routines, Random Thoughts on the Feast of the Archangels, Duc in Altum: Deepening our Relationships, Pondering the First Fruits of the Assumption and More, Liturgical Living: Part One, Liturgical 101, Entering Into Holy WeekAbout Those Teen Years, Preparing for Lent: Seven Principles to Apply, Rejoice, the Lord is Near! Jan 23, 2015
The art, structure, tradition and, of course, the presence of Jesus all contributes to the mystical beauty that draw me deeper into prayer. Memorial Day is the unofficial More often then not, the close of the Easter season with the feast of Pentecost falls during the month of May, which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is known as the "St. Andrew Novena" or "Christmas Novena" or just "Hail and Blessed" for the first words of the prayer. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
let us all exult and rejoice,
His pastoral letter, First Holy Communion is fresh on my mind since our youngest son received Jesus for the very first time on May first.
While all Christians believe Jesus had an immaculate conception--that he was born free from original sin inherited from Adam--Roman Catholics insist on Mary also having the similarly miraculous conception as a point of orthodoxy. Feb 9
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The Feast of the Transfiguration carries my thoughts to grape jelly and weddings. Following St. John's First Letter we need to strive for perfect love, since there is no fear in love. The first four Masses in Lent are a unit. In turn, this has hampered my computer time.
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Thanks for asking. In response to the 8:06PM comment below regarding "exasperated parents", "last resort", and "Because I said so", precisely what do you mean? I mentioned that migraines and eye problems were interfering with computer and writing time. Apr 14, 2019
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Happy New Year! The Roman Catholic Church experienced another rupture about five hundred years later during the Reformations.
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This Sunday, October 18, 2015, Pope Francis canonized Louis and Zlie Martin, the parents of St. Thrse of Lisieux. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Agenda and tradition A full Catholic mass takes place at a funeral. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The sixth week of Easter and the Seventh Sunday of Easter is a liturgical time with a bit of an identity crisis. With news of Jenner transgenderism, Supreme Court redefinition of marriage, laws forcing people to go against their As the day of the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist comes to a close, our domestic church hasnt seen too much of physical feast day celebration, as we are saving up the treats for after dinner. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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(Phil Lawler), Suffering in ourselves, family members, friendsand Lourdes (Dr. Jeff Mirus), Sicily: The Fathers Long Before the Godfathers (Mike Aquilina), New Vatican document tightens controls on traditional Latin Mass, Free Liturgical Year Volume 3 Released: LENT (Dr. Jeff Mirus), A Very Short Course in the Catholic Faith (Fr. I thought I would share our progress and what it looks like in our home. Feb 17, 2015
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Dec 16, 2016
This post was originally written in November 2014. Today the Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Jacinta (1910-1920), the youngest More, Jesus said to his disciples: You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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The snow days gave me some extra time to test out new recording software and equipment for our multimedia interface. What do Holy Week is aptly named because it is the holiest week of the Liturgical (and calendar) year. Oct 4, 2015
What is its history and significance? This post was originally written in 2014, updated for Lent 2020.
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The Council notes the importance of seeing that Catholic Tradition is firmly rooted in the Apostles: it is Christ's whole gift to them, and to us. With the whole Church we rejoice at the resurrection of Christ! Restoring the order of the sacraments of initiation made the headlines again this week as Archbishop Aquila of Denver made an announcement that he will be implementing this change in his diocese.
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Through the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows and these saints, may we embrace and lift high the Cross daily in our lives. One thing I look for in particular is to see what part of Lent do the solemnities of St. Joseph and the Two weeks ago I shared our plan for our daily Lenten journey following the Roman stations. What does it mean? |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Seas are too rough for fishing even before the typhoon season. But that simple phrase encompasses a whole lot more if we 'scratch and sniff' the surface (just a bit). Today is Ember Wednesday, the beginning of the Spring or Lent Embertide. Jan 29, 2019
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But time continues. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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There are only eighteen (18) total solemnities throughout the Liturgical Year, but in May and June there are no fewer than seven solemnities: Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi, and the Sacred Heart are all celebrated in less than five weeks, with two more solemnities in late Last night my family attended Seton Schools high school graduation Mass and commencement. Lent and Holy Week can look different with teens/adolescents/young adults, need to give privacy and freedom, but still a framework to help them nurture their relationship with Christ and participate in the liturgy, particularly the Triduum. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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The pain and lack of sleep has made it difficult for me to gather my thoughts and write as much as I would like, but in a way its been a One of the headlines this week is the Congregation of Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments has raised the memorial of St. Mary Magdalene on July 22nd now to a feast. Some even label it as Catholic guilt. I just want to give you permission to put aside that guilt this Advent. Strong tradition of liturgy (ceremony) Emphasis on practices (usually termed, sacraments), including: Only minor injuries were sustained during preparation. The date was not chosen lightly. Preparing for Christmas, especially when we have to plan celebrations for both sides of the family and possible travel is also busy, but it never reaches the level of planning as Holy From the archives, March 2015. Dec 16, 2015
They describe the essentials of a Lenten program. Unless you live a completely unplugged life, it seems to be common knowledge that little Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), will be canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday, September 4, 2016. What US dioceses might face merger plans? Subscribe to Insightsfree!
(See Baptism Begins a Continuing Catechesis: Special Needs for Communion.) Catholics also believe confirmation, reconciliation (penance), anointing of the sick, marriage, and ordination to be sacraments. It falls right around the Fall Equinox. Jan 21, 2016
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". However, Catholicism also recognizes the collection of books called the Apocrypha to be within the canon of Holy Scripture.
Information about the February feasts of Presentation of the Lord, St. Blaise, and St. Paul Miki, and beginning Black History Month. How many times do we hear of the threesome, Peter James, John? These are ancient antiphons that all begin with O found in the liturgy from December 17-23.
Even Catholics who lived before Vatican Council II would say that Ember Days are one of the most confusing Catholic practices. But neither Pope Benedict nor, for example, the Society of St. Pius X, agree, which is why they are engaging in special talks to see if they can overcome their doctrinal differencesall of which are based on the question of what is and is not required by Tradition with a huge, and hugely absolute, T. Jeffrey Mirus holds a Ph.D. in intellectual history from Princeton University. This includes punishment for sins committed in ones earthly life. Seeing Catholic Tradition as the active presence of Christ through the work of the Spirit is precisely what accomplishes the "transmission of the goods of salvation" to us: This reality of the divine action of the Holy Spirit within the Church is essential to understanding Catholic Tradition. He says that we miss the profound meaning of Catholic Tradition if we see it only as the handing on of a static Revelation.
After Christianity was legalized and the Church continued to fight heresies in various councils and synods, the Pope and his emissaries weighed in on very important doctrinal issues. Jun 1, 2018
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This post was originally published in 2013. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
St. Clement of Rome (ca.
This is a relatively newer feast, created in the 1969 reform of the General Roman Calendar. Mar 8, 2022
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Happy New Year! Catch up on the news and commentary from the week, or check out this selection from our Resources library for your weekend reading. I hope to be back more in the swing of writing, especially as the Church celebrates some of my favorite Ive been busy with summer traveling, pool fun, and a little minor foot surgery, but have not been immune to feeling a little disheartened by the headlines this summer. Jul 15, 2016
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November 11 in the ecclesiastical calendar marks the Memorial of St. Martin of Tours.
It is a helpful summary of Roman Catholic beliefs and a go-to resource for understanding current, official Roman Catholic doctrine. There are few visible and vocal reminders. BILLINGS--Billings Central Catholic High School has enjoyed a long history of success in Class A swimming, dominating team titles in the last few years.
The National Catholic Rural Life Conference (NCRLC) published a small booklet entitled With the Blessing of the Church, translated by Most Rev. It ensures the connection "between the experience of the apostolic faith, lived in the original community of the disciples, and the present experience of Christ in his Church.". But our family is Last week I attended my very first school parent meeting as a parent. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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