Christian Life
One greatly misunderstood feature in Catholic homes is the prayer altar. Non-Catholics would look at it as a pantheon for the "idols" they allege Catholics keep. The truth about these altars run deeper and is very biblical. These ...
Catechism, Liturgy
In preparation for the feast of the Holy Family, I did a search in the Catechism for the words "holy NEAR family". I received fourteen hits through the Catechism search engine of the St. Charles Borromeo website. Below ...
“Holy Family” in the Catechism
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Catechism, Liturgy
The Gospel reading for the feast of Christ the King (Year C) is mentioned in several places in the Catechism. To be noted among these are the historical notes (440, 591, 597), and the observations relevant to prayer (2605, ...
Jesus and the Good Thief in the Catechism
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Liturgy
Since the Ascension God's plan has entered into its fulfillment. We are already at "the last hour". "Already the final age of the world is with us, and the renewal of the world is irrevocably under way; it is even ...
He is Seated at the Right Hand of God
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Catechism, Liturgy, Theology
Tomorrow we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption. Catholics have become so used to the idea that when fundamentalists confront them with a question about the feast itself and the dogma of Pius XII declared in 1950, they are led ...
The Assumption of Our Lady
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Liturgy
During today's masses, I had the opportunity to talk about two aspects of the Transfiguration in two different occassions. One was based on Peter's reaction to the experience, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here." and the other ...
Some Thoughts on the Feast of the Transfiguration
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Liturgy
Today is the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. Both are remembered in a special way by the Church not only because both are apostles but also because of the roles each played in the history of Christianity. ...
Peter and Paul
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Liturgy
The Catholic Encyclopedia states this about the object of the devotion to the Sacred Heart
In Honor of the Sacred Heart
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Liturgy
Pentecost is a Jewish feast that recalls the giving of the gift of the Law. It is believed that fifty-days after the coming out of Egypt the Law was given to Israel through the agency of angels. It ...
Invested with Power From on High
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Liturgy
Here is a resource link for those who will preach on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The link brings you to the website that is connected to the figure of Scott Hahn; you know, the former Episcopalian ...
