Within the Catholic Church there are certain days that constitute “Holy Days of Obligation” that a Catholic MUST attend Mass. Failure to attend Mass on Holy Days would be considered a serious sin – a Mortal Sin. (Causing a part of the soul to die).
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They Were Apostles
Today within the Church we honor the Feast Day of Simon and Jude, Apostles and martyrs in Christ. While the Bible’s focus is on Christ, as it should be, we are missing some key players in His holy ministry. There are glimpses sprinkled in scripture and early teachings, but no clean picture of who the Chosen were individually.
Continue reading “They Were Apostles”Feast Day of the Archangel Saint Raphael
Raphael is one of three archangels mentioned by name in the Bible. We first encounter Raphael in the Old Testament. It is during a time of the Maccabees revolt. Interestingly enough, it is during this same time that the Festival Of Lights began.
Continue reading “Feast Day of the Archangel Saint Raphael”A Saint of a Man in Life and Death
Throughout the ages, God has given us leaders, examples of what it means to be a person of God. A true follower of Christ. Today we have hundreds if not thousands of examples from teachings and writings. We have even more.
Continue reading “A Saint of a Man in Life and Death”Saint Paul of the Cross
While recent events have spawned a revival of sorts among the faithful, I’m not totally convinced that it will last. I pray that it does. There seems to be a strong movement to return to our faith, I just don’t know how many have actually undergone a true conversion.
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Or by the grace of God, this year happens to be Year C in the three-year cycle of Gospel Readings within the Catholic Church. Today just happens to be the Feast Day of Saint Luke, Evangelist. Throughout Year C Catholics hear the Gospel according to Saint Luke every Sunday.
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Today is a great day indeed. For one thing, it’s Friday. As a Catholic this means just one thing – a chance once again to give up something worldly for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who gave up all for me. Yeah, it’s a Meatless Friday in our house. That is just fine.
Continue reading “What a Day to Be Alive!”Blessed Are the Merciful
The day that is past must not judge the day that is present, nor the present day judge that which is past. It is only the Last Day that judges all. – Saint Francis de Sales
Continue reading “Blessed Are the Merciful”Food for Thought
Missionaries must understand that they are stones hidden under the earth, which will perhaps never come to light, but which will become part of the foundation of a vast, new building. – Saint Daniel Comboni, 1st Bishop of Central Africa
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If there is one thing that most Catholics will tell you, praying the Rosary is the most powerful weapon in our arsenal against the evils of the world. The problem is, most of us are lucky to pray a Rosary once a week let alone every day.
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Keep a clear eye toward life’s end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God’s creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received, but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage. – Saint Francis of Assisi
Continue reading “Humble is a Man in Service to Others”Remembering Our Guardian Angels
Today within the Catholic Church, we celebrate the Memorial Feast of Guardian Angels. Of all the feast days within the church, a Memorial holds the lowest ranking. There are Solemnities, which are also Holy Days of Obligation, Feasts Days and Memorials.
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Let’s begin by saying Hello October! And how are you? Within the Catholic Church, the month of October is dedicated to praying the Holy Rosary. Every year I vow to follow the examples of my faith and pray the Rosary every day. I have yet to make it to the finish line.
Continue reading “The Little Flower”Defend Us in Battle
Recently at a family barbecue, Hubby and I got to talking with an in-law of sorts. He is my sister’s husband’s nephew. While not a Catholic, my sister married into a very Catholic family.
Continue reading “Defend Us in Battle”Praise Be Saint Matthew!
Welcome to the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Times, Year C in the three-year cycle. This designation simply tells the faithful what Scriptures will be read today at Mass and the proper Responsorial Psalms. It is also the twenty-first day of September. This means today we acknowledge the feast day of Saint Matthew, Apostle and follower of our Lord.
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