Wednesday, December 31, 2014

the year is transfigured by the liturgy. It really is a "year of the Lord's favor."

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Beginning with the Easter Triduum as its source of light, the new age of the Resurrection fills the whole liturgical year with its brillianc...
Saturday, December 27, 2014

"The charity of truth seeks holy leisure": holy days of obligation

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"On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship ...
Thursday, December 25, 2014

"for today is Life's Birthday": Saint Leo the Great on the Incarnation

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Dearly beloved brethren, Unto us is born this day a Saviour,  ( Luke ii. 11). Let us rejoice. It would be unlawful to be sad to-day, for t...
Monday, December 8, 2014

Congregation for Worship on "more dignified celebration of the Sign of Peace within Mass

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From CNA : Vatican announces desire for more restrained sign of peace at Mass Vatican City, Jul 31, 2014 / 05:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- ...
Friday, December 5, 2014

Saint Nicholas of Myra and Bari

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Bishop of Myra in Lycia; died 6 December, 345 or 352. Though he is one of the most popular saints in the Greek as well as the Latin Church, ...
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Prayers for the Family at Home

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FOR APPRECIATION OF EACH OTHER We thank you, Father, for the gift of Jesus your Son who came to our earth and lived in a simple home. We ...
Friday, November 14, 2014

Prayer on the Occasion of the Marine Corps 239th Birthday Ball

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Prayer on the Occasion of the 239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Heavenly Father, we turn together to You on the occasion of this evenings’...