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A Sign of Hope: Jesus, The Divine Mercy

Image of The Divine Mercy image that Jesus asked to be blessed and venerated on that feast is an image of hope.  It is an icon to draw us into the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion with great trust.

The image of Christ is always an icon of the Eucharist, that is, it points to the sacramental presence of the Easter mystery. WASHINGTON, ... continue reading


Pope: A pilgrim in Africa proclaiming Christ crucified

Image of This is the grace of the Gospel that is capable of transforming the world; this is the grace that can renew Africa, because it generates an irresistible power of peace and of profound, radical reconciliation.

Benedict XVI asks to be accompanied by the prayers of all, and by the help of St. Joseph, his patron saint. VATICAN CITY (AsiaNews) - ... continue reading



St. Basil the Great: Boast only of the Lord

Image of Here is man’s greatness, here is man’s glory and majesty: to know in truth what is great, to hold fast to it, and to seek glory from the Lord of glory. The Apostle tells us: The man who boasts must boast of the Lord.

Boasting of God is perfect and complete when we take no pride in our own righteousness but acknowledge that we are utterly lacking in true ... continue reading


5th Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion

Image of With You, there is only life.  Even death can no longer harm me because Your wondrous cross has rendered it void and powerless.

Clearly, thereÂ’s no getting around it. Following You means dying.It means the death of my own will. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online) - ... continue reading


The Economy – Just in Time for Lent

Image of Lent is a time of both abstaining from some things while incorporating others. We may stop eating candy or sodas and start attending daily mass. Perhaps one truly helpful decision we could make this Lent would be to grant equal time to hearing and receiving the hope of the Gospel as we give to the latest reports on the decline of the economy.

In the midst of all that is happening in our world today, God is reminding us that He is on the throne and we can trust Him with our ... continue reading


Lent with the Fathers: 'Be shepherds like the Lord'

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Let us look more closely at the hidden meaning of this parable. The sheep is more than a sheep, the shepherd more than a shepherd. They are ... continue reading



Pope Benedict XVI Goes On Lenten Retreat

Image of The traditional Lenten retreat for the Pope and the Roman Curia will conclude Saturday. In the mean time, the Holy Father's public audiences will be suspended.

Cardinal Arinze, retired prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, is preaching the retreat on the theme of "The ... continue reading


Journey Through the Fast: Forgiveness Sunday

Image of Mankind fell through eating, and so we must fast. We give up the satisfaction of our appetites in order to prepare ourselves to reenter paradise and partake of the fruit of the Tree of Life.

The beginning of a series of Lenten reflections from Fr. Deacon Daniel Dozier, a Greek Catholic Deacon in the Ukrainian Catholic Church. ... continue reading


Spending Lent in Christ

Image of Bereft of food and drink, Jesus enters into the depth of divine and human mystery led by the Spirit of God.

Lent is a time to listen to the voice of the conscience and to the whispering of the Spirit in the depth of our heart. Lent is a time to be ... continue reading


Pope Speaks on the Angels, Sign of God's Presence

Image of Against this dark and shadowy figure who dared tempt the Lord, stand the angels, luminous and mysterious beings who are counterpoints to Satan.

'If we were to disregard these beings sent by God we would remove a considerable portion of the Gospel' said Pope Benedict. VATICAN CITY ... continue reading



More Lent & Easter

Easter 2024 / Lent 2024

Begins on Wednesday February 14, 2024

Ends on Thursday March 28, 2024

'So it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead'
Luke 24:46

Lent Event

Importance

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday

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Living Lent

February 14, 2024 - March 28, 2024

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Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday

February 13, 2024

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Ash Wednesday

February 14, 2024

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Palm Sunday

March 24, 2024

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Holy Week

March 24 - 30, 2024

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Image of Holy Thursday / Last Supper

Good Friday

March 29, 2024

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Easter Sunday

March 31, 2024

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Ascension of Our Lord

Thursday May 9, 2024

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Pentecost

Sunday May 19, 2024

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Fasting and Abstinence

Every Friday

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Easter / Lent News

Did you know the Catholic Church has a birthday? Watch

Image of Pentecost is widely considered the birthday of the Catholic Church.

Happy birthday to the Catholic Church! Happy birthday to you, who are the body of the Church! LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - We're all ... continue reading


Happy Easter: The Tomb is Empty! Love Has Triumphed Watch

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We find the purpose of eternity revealed in the temporal realities of every today. The real "stuff" of our mundane daily lives becomes ... continue reading



We Have Been Raised with Christ. Easter is More Than a Day; it is a Way Watch

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Easter is more than a Day, it is a Way; A Way of living our lives differently now in Him. We are invited to do that by living them in His ... continue reading


5 Beautiful scriptures to remind you what Easter is all about Watch

Image of Remember the reason we celebrate Easter.

This Easter, make sure to take a moment with your family to thank Jesus for his amazing sacrifice. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Turn ... continue reading


The surprising origins of the Easter Bunny -- it's not what you think! Watch

Image of Rejoice! The beloved Easter Bunny has very Christian origins.

The Easter Bunny is a symbol of Easter that is popular in western culture, especially with children. According to folklore, the Easter ... continue reading


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