Lenten readings: PREPARE FOR EASTER THROUGH DEEDS AND NOT WORDS (St. Athanasius). The Word who became all things for us is close to us, our Lord Jesus Christ who promises to remain with us always. He cries out, saying: “See, I am with you all the days of this age.” He is himself the shepherd,…
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HOW MUST A CATHOLIC FACE ILLNESS AND SUFFERING?
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5th Sunday of Lent: MASS PRAYERS AND READINGS.
5th Sunday of Lent: MASS PRAYERS AND READINGS. The practice of covering crosses and images throughout the church from this Sunday may be observed, if the Conference of Bishops so decides. Crosses remain covered until the end of the celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, but images remain covered until the beginning of…
WHAT IS THE BEST AND PERFECT WAY TO ADORE AND THANK GOD?
WHAT IS THE BEST AND PERFECT WAY OF ADORING GOD? In a previous post, we have briefly enumerated the Top 5 Reasons Why We Need to Go to Holy Mass Every Sunday. In this post, we shall answer the question: What is the best and perfect way to adore and thank God? Attending the Holy…
Lenten readings: CONTEMPLATING CHRIST’S PASSION (St. Leo the Great).
Lenten readings: CONTEMPLATING CHRIST’S PASSION (St. Leo the Great). True reverence for the Lord’s passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified and recognising in him our own humanity. The earth – our earthly nature – should tremble at the suffering of its Redeemer. The rocks – the hearts of unbelievers – should burst asunder. The…
“CHRIST IS ALIVE!”: Pope Francis’ Document to Young People and the Entire People of God.
POST-SYNODAL APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION CHRISTUS VIVIT OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO THE ENTIRE PEOPLE OF GOD OUTLINE (Click on the title and subtitle links) CHAPTER ONE: What does the word of God have to say about young people? In the Old Testament In the New Testament CHAPTER TWO: Jesus, ever young…
PRAYER TO ST. JOHN PAUL II
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Lenten readings: IN PRAISE OF CHARITY (St. Leo the Great).
Lenten readings: IN PRAISE OF CHARITY (St. Leo the Great) In John’s gospel the Lord says: By this love you have for one another, everyone will know you are my disciples. In a letter by John we read: My dear people, let us love one another since love comes from God and everyone who loves is begotten…
POPE FRANCIS: CONTEMPLATE ON THE HEART OF THE FATHER OF THE PRODIGAL SON. 4th Sunday of Lent (C).
POPE FRANCIS’ HOMILY: CONTEMPLATE ON THE HEART OF THE FATHER OF THE PRODIGAL SON. 4th Sunday of Lent (C) Morroco, March 31, 2019 “While he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” (Lk 15:20). Here the Gospel takes us to the heart of…
Lenten readings: CHRIST IS THE WAY TO THE LIGHT, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE (St. Augustine).
Lenten readings: CHRIST IS THE WAY TO THE LIGHT, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE (St. Augustine). The Lord tells us: I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. In these few words he gives a command and makes a promise. Let us…
4th Sunday of Lent (LAETARE SUNDAY). Mass prayers and readings.
4th Sunday of Lent (Laetare or Rejoice Sunday). Mass prayers and readings. In this Mass, the color violet or rose is used. Instrumental music is permitted, and the altar may be decorated with flowers. On this Sunday the second scrutiny in preparation for the Baptism of the catechumens who are to be admitted to the Sacraments…
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