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Nov 4, 2016
It is a human tendency to look forward to seasonal or time shifts Im a day behind on my annual reminder for the Poor Souls. It's the weekend!
In contrast, the Roman Catholic leadership maintained that both should remain in Latin. 12:46).
They describe the area of concentration and the dimensions of More, Ash Wednesday, the Beginning of Lent:The time has now come in the Church year for the solemn observance of the great central act of history, the redemption of the human race by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As a parent trying to do the right thing, its a struggle to find the correct balance for their own family. St. James the Greater was one of the twelve Apostles, but had a special relationship with Jesus.
At the time, Protestants also fought to translate the liturgy and the Bible into the language of the people. The Christmas season ended on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Unfortunately, my planning came to a halt last week when I was struck down by the flu. Dec 10, 2021
That being said, faithful Roman Catholics hold to several key distinctions.
August 10 marks the Feast of St. Lawrence (Laurence) of Rome, deacon and martyr, known for his charity for the sick, poor and abandoned. (2 Tim 1:11-14), "You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." We do not do this on our own, Ember Days, and the time is now.
Seize the day. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it, alleluia!
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I would further argue that this is the most appropriate use of the terminology, becauseaddingthe suffixism or ist to any word is supposed to indicate the elevation of that word into a complete system of thought which excludes alternative equivalent systems. Christmas to Candlemas: When is the Real End of the Christmas Season? I was surprised to see controversy arising from the idea of taking an Ash Wednesday selfie showing ones ashes and posting it on social media. She is only fifty years old, fifteen months older than I am. Since both Peter and Paul were such important and prominent apostles, Rome became an important pilgrimage site for Christians who wanted to visit their graves and worship near where they were buried.
As such, it is the largest Christian ecclesiastical body in the world. Indulgences are still issued today, even though they are not commercialized as they were in the late medieval era thanks to reforms made in the Counter-Reformation. Dec 16, 2015
Sep 10, 2015
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St. Bumping up this 2014 post for the feast of the Ascension, whether it is celebrated on Thursday or Sunday. Similar to last year, Advent 2016 begins on the Sunday right after Thanksgiving. Preparing our Lent is not just giving up or mastering self.
Often a visiting priest celebrates the Masses and gives the homilies and meditations. Lent and Holy Week can look different with teens/adolescents/young adults, need to give privacy and freedom, but still a framework to help them nurture their relationship with Christ and participate in the liturgy, particularly the Triduum. Pentecost marks the close of the Easter season and the beginning of Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time. Since news of my embrace of Islam has now officially gone public, my message inbox has been jammed full The Quarrel is over [t]radition not [T]radition: Except that it isnt, at least not the quarrel Im talking about, which is the whole point. This upcoming Sunday concludes a series of five Sundays with the Gospel taken from John Chapter 6, the discourse on the Bread of Life. This is where Catholics show special honor to consecrated bread and wine, whether through genuflection or other means. It is a day of limbo; life is in a kind of suspension.
Marriage is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic faith, along with sacraments like baptism, confirmation, and reconciliation. The aspects I want to carry forward in my home are presenting the Old Testament in a deliberate manner, Im interrupting my Jesse Tree posts because the O Antiphons begin tomorrow, December 17. During the mass, readings and the sacrament of communion take place. Protestants, on the other hand, read these books only for examples of life and instruction of manners. Since then, Christmastime is cited as the time of peace. There is more time spent in church due to the Triduum Every new year, I like to check the calendar for upcoming dates for the Liturgical Year. A description of the adjustments to plenary indulgences gained in November for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. We have lost contact the actual natural signs From the Archives: This post was originally published in 2016. Dec 19, 2014
(The Churchs Year of Grace, Volume 2, p. 212). I am reminded of Mother Theresa's response to a priest that asked her to pray that the Lord may make his Will clear to him: "the Lord didn't promise certainty - he asked for faith - so I'll pray for your faith" (paraphrased). I find the first two weeks of Lent the hardest. Vatican II called for a reform of the General Calendar; Was anyone else a little surprised by the celebration of the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist this past Sunday? Opportunities online for Mass, rosary, Stations, are now given a plenary indulgence from the Apostolic Penitentiary. Mar 20, 2015
Sep 24, 2015
October 4 marks the memorial of St. [W]e declare and define Blessed Junpero Serra to be a Saint and we enroll him among the Saints, decreeing that he is to be venerated as such by the whole Church. Nov 29, 2021
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Only minor injuries were sustained during preparation.
Although seemingly different in focus, both celebrations reflect shifts in our daily lives. Although we do not have records of the first Christian missionaries to Rome, it is evident that a church existed there as the New Testament Scriptures were being written. In our family, there are certain feasts and saints that we highlight annually, whether it Last Saturday our family returned from a week-long beach vacation in the Outer Banks.
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Im late for my annual reminder to pray for the souls in Purgatory in November. Vatican II's Dei Verbum speaks of "a close connection and communication between sacred tradition and Sacred Scripture": "both of them [flow] from the same divine wellspring. In the Passover Seder observed by many Jews there is the particular question by the youngest, "Why is this night different than any other nights?" There are only eighteen (18) total solemnities throughout the Liturgical Year, but in May and June there are no fewer than seven solemnities: Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi, and the Sacred Heart are all celebrated in less than five weeks, with two more solemnities in late Last night my family attended Seton Schools high school graduation Mass and commencement. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Jun 24, 2015
The Roman Catholic hierarchy is especially centralized. Celebrate by remembering the historical and humanity of Mary and Jesus, the liturgical Blessing of Seeds and Seedlings, drinking wine in honor of Our Lady of the Grape Harvest, and being inspired by depictions of the Birth of the Virgin Mary and the poem by Robert Southwell. Holy Week traditions for the home, 2021 Preparation for our home and the liturgical celebration of Holy Week. This post was originally written for 2014. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
May 24, 2017
Theres a Summer Saint for That, Nativity of St. John the Baptist: A Family Feast. The letter 'O' at each of these antiphons symbolizes richer meaning with the fullness of time and reflecting eternity. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Jan 13, 2015
Hilarion Heagy, an Eastern Catholic monk and priest, recently renounced Christianity and embraced Islam triggering multiple headlines in Islamic media and consternation among some who knew him to be a devout Christ follower. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Nov 22, 2018
When the film reached Franklin Delano Roosevelt dying after serving as president of the United States for 12 years, there October 19 is the memorial of Sts.
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Isaac Jogues and John de Brebeuf, priests and martyrs and companions, otherwise known as the North American Martyrs. These saints include: Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf (or Jean), Gabriel Lalemant, Noel Chabanel, Charles Garnier, Anthony Daniel, September 28 is the Optional Memorial of St. Wenceslaus (or Wenceslas) and St. Luis Ruiz and Companions.
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Originally published in 2015, I think it helps to have an annual reminder. Apr 10, 2022
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Last year I discussed the familial example these mother and son pair provide.
Succeeding popes continued to make more ambitious claims to authority. The Easter season ended rather abruptly for me with major foot surgery on May 25. July 18 is in the USA the Optional Memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis. The Church was split in two by the Great Schism of 1054, dividing Christians between the western, Latin-speaking Roman Catholic Church and the eastern, Greek-speaking Eastern Orthodox Church.
Preparing for Lent with reading suggestions, podcast and website links, looking at saints' feast days and how they are treated in Lent, looking ahead to St. Joseph and St. Patrick, cookbook and decluttering ideas. Fundamental Christians believe it should be completely rejected because it has roots as a pagan Update 2020: The Dominican Sisters in Summit, NJ are out of stock for 2020 for Advent Candles. In a similar way, the synodal journey is rooted in the Churchs tradition and at the same time open to newness. Oct 31, 2015
The straws reflect extra spiritual efforts made during Advent. Today is Ember Wednesday, the beginning of the Spring or Lent Embertide. It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins (2 Mach. Sep 28, 2021
I think Ive mentioned here before that my full-time day job the last few years has been the Elementary CGS catechist and assistant in a local Catholic Montessori School. Mar 20, 2020
Aside from these traits, the Catholic culture has distinct beliefs and traditions. A definite test of obedience for the faithful. Football games and pumpkin spice beverages and foods return; Autumn is upon us. This Lent I joined Leila Lawler in reading of The Spirit ofthe Liturgy by Romano Guardini. Due to my foot surgeries two years in a row, our family has been sidelined again this summer. But how is this day spent in popular piety? We really enjoyed the British readers for the series. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
This feast can be a reminder of each After all the Advent preparation and strife, we finally reach the climax of the solemnity of the Nativity of Christ and attend Mass for Christmas. Mar 19, 2016
Strong tradition of liturgy (ceremony) Emphasis on practices (usually termed, sacraments), including: May 12, 2017
WebCatholic News | Catholic Culture Catholic News Headlines Find us on Social Media. Earlier this month I wrote about how formation and catechizing our children can go beyond the simple Q&A catechism and continues, especially in special needs for receiving the Eucharist. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Dec 23, 2022
With news of Jenner transgenderism, Supreme Court redefinition of marriage, laws forcing people to go against their As the day of the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist comes to a close, our domestic church hasnt seen too much of physical feast day celebration, as we are saving up the treats for after dinner. The Lord has risen from the dead, as he said;
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Traditional Roman Catholic theology makes a distinction between mortal and venial sins. The Roman Catholic Church is home to several orders of monks, friars, nuns, and sisters. Our Lenten Journey: What Would Saint Joseph Do? Of all the saints on the calendar, St. Isidore the Farmer ranks as one of my favorite saints. 3. I mentioned that migraines and eye problems were interfering with computer and writing time. Nov 28, 2015
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He is the founder of Trinity Communications and CatholicCulture.org. While a family visit is usually an everyday event, this was an important family get-together. Dec 5, 2014
So-and-so helped the poor is easily said.
It falls right around the Fall Equinox. It's real.
The Church, "led by the light of the Spirit of truth, may in proclaiming it preserve this word of God faithfully, explain it, and make it more widely known." |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. Only root crops can be grown for most of the year. Jul 18, 2016
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Preparing for Christmas, especially when we have to plan celebrations for both sides of the family and possible travel is also busy, but it never reaches the level of planning as Holy From the archives, March 2015. December 3 is the latest date that Advent can begin, which also makes it the shortest Advent possible.
Mar 24, 2015
Because of this alone, it is important to have an accurate understanding of the Roman Catholic Churchs history and beliefs. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
It is believed that 75 to 85 percent of the population is either Catholic or has strong Catholic ties. November is upon us. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Moreover, Sacred Tradition is not written down anywhere, and its meaning and requirements are preserved perfectly only in the mind of the Church. The Fourth Week of Advent is only one day. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
And that the basic disagreement is other than what you have identified. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Seas are too rough for fishing even before the typhoon season. While all Christians believe Jesus had an immaculate conception--that he was born free from original sin inherited from Adam--Roman Catholics insist on Mary also having the similarly miraculous conception as a point of orthodoxy. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Feb 26, 2016
Nov 30, 2021
When I ponder the Immaculate Conception, despite its being the most solemn and highest feast day during the Advent season, I realize it is one of the most intangible feasts. Nov 23, 2021
Certainly there are innumerable quarrels over the wisdom of the Churchs prudential decisions as represented by her current disciplines and modes of pastoral administration. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
There is sadness and mourning in the air.
Mar 8, 2022
At first glance this can be considered just a minor story; it can be considered simply anannouncement on Reposting this from the 2015 archives to celebrate the feast of the Trinity:
Oct 7, 2014
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Originally written for 2019, updated for 2020:
Im in the midst of packing for My youngest brother, Joe, received a grim health diagnosis of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease) this week, and all of my family is reeling at this news.
You can read the catechism here. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Apr 13, 2017
The diocese of the United States celebrate only six Holydays of Obligation during the Liturgical Year. News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org.
Oct 23, 2015
The rose-colored vestments for the Third Sunday of Advent or Gaudete Sundayare a signal for the transition into the second part of Advent, which is provides more intense preparation for the remaining days of Advent. September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, also popularly known as Michaelmas. The Church Calendar has a myriad of feasts. Happy New Year! |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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The Church changes to green vestments and begins Tempus Per Annum or Ordinary Time (or Time after Epiphany in the Extraordinary Form). |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Nov 9, 2021
Catholic literally means respect for the whole and, in theological contexts, refers to the universal Churchall Christians who are indeed part of Christs Body. He knows just what I need. How do we live in the present moment in this Tempus per Annum, Time of the Year or Ordinary Time?
(See Baptism Begins a Continuing Catechesis: Special Needs for Communion.) Jerry Pokorsky), St. John Henry NewmanThe Idea of a University | Knowledge Its Own End (James T. Majewski), USCCB backs former post office employee in Supreme Court religious-liberty case, In new interview, Pope weighs in on Vatican II, synodality, war, economy, The world is marching backward on human rights, Vatican newspaper warns, Ancient Antioch one of the cities most devastated by earthquakes, Bishops in Nigeria call for calm as electoral body declares president-elect, Oklahoma governor, attorney general at odds over proposed Catholic charter school, Prosecutors challenge medical report finding McCarrick not competent to stand trial, Deadly shooting at Atlanta Catholic campus ministry. Ever since my brothers ALS (or Lou Gehrigs Disease) diagnosis I mentioned at the end of May, we have From the archives, originally written October 2015:
The celebration of St. Maria Gorettis feast on July 6 reminds me of the opportunity our family had last October to view the relics of St. Maria Goretti, which were touring the eastern United States (and perhaps returning in 2017 for the western portion). I wrote a long Gluten-free is a popular buzzword right now, found in the news, food packaging, recipes, menus and diets. Jul 31, 2015
It's the full, living gift of Christ to the Apostles, faithfully handed down through each generation.
This vicarious status holds several ramifications for Roman Catholic views of pastoral authority, politics, sacramental ministry, and Scripture. We are winding down a school year Im continuing my discussion on Romano Guardinis The Spirit of the Liturgywith Leila Lawler. But it is also one of the busiest weeks of the year for our family, so I annually review my plans and revise according to our changing needs. Ready or not, Halloween is Saturday. As the Liturgical Year returns to the Season of the Year or Ordinary Time, the pattern does not fall completely into place. TheRev. May 13, 2015
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Typhoons are sometimes so strong that farms are swept clean of all plants. In turn, this has hampered my computer time. My birthday falls on March 16 and it marks the beginning of aseries of breaks from the Lenten focus and a little festivity. 155-240) reported that Peter died in the same place as Paul, and it is commonly believed that Paul was martyred in Rome. Free eBook: Essays in Apologetics, Vol. Mar 17, 2015
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Beginning of Lent flypaper thoughts. But when the quarrel extends to Tradition (note, again, the big T), we are talking about things that are Divinely guaranteed, and about which we may not disagree. Nov 1, 2017
In More, St. Peter Damian (1007-1072), a man of vehemence in all his actions who was brought up in the hard school of poverty, found that he had the vocation of a reformer.
Our family observes the Twelve Days of Christmas As I finalize the preparations for Christmas, my thoughts go back to Christmases past, both from my childhood and my own family. The Liturgical Year repeats, again and again and again. Dec 16, 2019
Tradition is a source of inspiration for seeking new paths and for avoiding the opposed temptations of immobility and improvised experimentation. Since Advent began it has been very busy in my family, including the flu taking down various members this week. Aug 27, 2021
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Nov 11, 2016
This post contains tables which may not be easily displayed on mobile devices. Elsewhere, such as in Rome, Epiphany is Im concluding my Jesse Tree discussion, just as Advent closes. Dec 23, 2015
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Abortion is forbidden, as is the use of artificial contraception.
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Roman Catholics will pray to Christ or any variety of saints, beseeching them for such benefits. Does the Pandemic Still Affect Church Attendance? Apr 21, 2015
Roman Catholic refers to a more particular Christian tradition and ecclesiastical body. May 5, 2015
Last year my husband's co-workers planned a Mardi Gras party at the office, but a snowstorm closed down work With the beginning of Lent looming so closely, these final days are the last bastion of celebration, but also time to strategize how we will spend this holy season.
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Like most other Christian traditions in history, Roman Catholicism allows for men and women to pursue monasticism. Volumes have been written singing the praises of the rosary, including many writings from the hands of Fifteen years ago my then-future husband proposed on October 1, the memorial of St. Thrse of the Child Jesus, also known as The Little Flower. Every time the liturgical cycle repeats, it is another opportunity to enter more deeply into the Churchs liturgy as She prepares for Christmas. Aug 21, 2015
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The Feast of Candlemas or Presentation of the Lord falls 40 days after Christmas. Dec 8, 2015
WebFilipino Catholic practice is unusually material and physical, even among Catholic cultures, built especially on devotions to Mary, the suffering Christ, and the Santo Nio (Holy Child), |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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All worship centers in Christ, the one mediator. My cousin died last week. I had not planned a vacation, but the past couple of weeks became a vacation by default with health concerns and funerals and family events. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Recently my husband and I watched The Roosevelts: An Intimate History by Ken Burns. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
This Sunday the Liturgical Year ends not in a sad or a small way, but culminates in the celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Mat 15:6 -- Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as More.
Apr 25, 2015
The first four Masses in Lent serve as a general introduction to Lent. Mar 1, 2022
Like other Christian churches, the Roman Catholic Church has an episcopal model for church leadership, which recognizes three orders of pastoral ministry and leadership: bishops, priests (the English contraction of presbyter or elder), and deacons. The Apostles dedicated themselves to this mission, and they appointed other faithful men to succeed them and carry on their work.
Oct 17, 2016
Understanding Catholic Tradition is essential to understanding the Catholic Church and the Catholic Christian faith.
It is revised and now includes the 1962 Calendar dates for Christmas. Because each antiphon begins with an O this group of antiphons are called O Antiphons.
Nov 17, 2021
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The USCCB had a challenge using the #ashtag as an entry. At different times of the year the extra activities with school and From the archives, originally posted March 30, 2016:
The Roman Catholic Church is an ancient religious institution boasting over a billion members worldwide. Jul 22, 2015
That anybody who rejects the Magisterium is obviously not Catholic. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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November 11 in the ecclesiastical calendar marks the Memorial of St. Martin of Tours. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Dec 20, 2016
Thus it makes sense that a phrase such astraditional Catholic (in which "traditional" is an adjective modifying the noun "Catholic") would refer to a Catholic whois particularly attached to traditional practices within the Church,while the word traditionalist (which isanoun)should denote a person who has elevated this attachment into a theory which excludes the validity of other preferences and points of view. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
More than that, it is the active, continuous work of the Holy Spirit in our particular time: it makes real and tangible "the active presence of the Lord Jesus in his people, realized by the Holy Spirit".
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