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Category Archives: Catholic Feast Days
Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday
Holy Thursday, the beginning of the Triduum… is the last celebration…the last Mass…before Easter. It is the day that Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His Apostles…it is the day He gave the Church three pillars of the Catholic Faith…the … Continue reading
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Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Mother – Preparing Ourselves for Holy Week
Our Lady of Sorrows, surrounded by her seven dolours: the Prophesy of Simeon, the Flight into Egypt, the Three Day’s Loss of Jesus, the Meeting with Jesus on the Way of the Cross, the Crucifixion of Jesus, the Body of … Continue reading
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Saint Patrick’s Day – March 17th
Saint Patrick of Ireland is quite possibly the most renowned saint of modern times. It is rather sad though, that most of those who will be celebrating the feast day will do so in a secular way. They will … Continue reading
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March 9th – Saint Dominic Savio & Optional Memorial of St. Frances of Rome
Today in the Holy Mother Church we have several saints in which to learn about and perhaps try to emulate in the way they lived their love of the Lord. There is the widely known Saint Dominic Savio, who died … Continue reading
Happy St. Valentine’s Day- February 14
As the secular world takes hold of yet another holiday and manages to shred it to pieces with every distortion imaginable…let us remember that the tradition of this feast is to celebrate an actual saint…St. Valentine, and his love for … Continue reading
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St. Paul Miki & Companions- Martyrs
Today in the Holy Mother Church we remember and honor the 26 martyrs of Nagasaki.This group included three native Jesuits, six foreign Franciscans and several lay Catholics including children. Previously, Japan had been evangelized under St. Francis Xavier and by … Continue reading
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The Presentation of the Lord- Candlemas Day February 2nd
Today, as the secular world celebrates ground hog day, we in the Holy Mother Church are blessed with the celebration of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Years ago, in many Catholic homes, and perhaps in more traditional homes … Continue reading
The Conversion of St. Paul-January 25th
As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. … Continue reading
Thursday January 12, 2017 Feast of St. Anthony of Pucci
Saint Anthony Pucci was born in Italy in April of 1818. He was kindly referred to as “the little parish priest,” by his parishioners. He held degrees in theology but his devotion remained with the sick, the poor and the … Continue reading
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