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In honor of the feast of St. John Paul II, this is a repost from October 2014 archives:
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Memorial Day is the unofficial More often then not, the close of the Easter season with the feast of Pentecost falls during the month of May, which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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With some exceptions, the Roman Catholic Church requires that its clergy be celibate. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The day is Two weeks ago it was the first time since February 11 (the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time) that the priest wore green liturgical vestments on Sunday. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The month of October is filled with many memorials and optional memorials of saints, but the only two feasts during the month are for St. Luke, Evangelist on October 18, and ten days later Saints Simon and Jude, apostles. It is very fitting for Advent.
Preparing Lenten plans by following Saint Joseph: What Would Saint Joseph Do?
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But our family is Last week I attended my very first school parent meeting as a parent. She had begun a fast from fashion, trying to buy minimally and only from From the Archives, originally published in 2016:
Moreover, Sacred Tradition is not written down anywhere, and its meaning and requirements are preserved perfectly only in the mind of the Church.
He holds a B.A. What US dioceses might face merger plans? Witnesses for Christ: Prayer, Fasting and Bonfires!
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15 brings the pondering of "first fruits" which is a term used in the Old Testament, New Testament and all through the Liturgy. After the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, celebrating Marys preservation from original sin at her conception, today we are remembering Mary in her Holy House which is now in Loreto, Italy, where she was conceived without sin, and also the place of the Incarnation. Seas are too rough for fishing even before the typhoon season. As such, it is the largest Christian ecclesiastical body in the world.
Oct 23, 2015
Only when he speaks and teaches as the universal shepherd of Gods church is he considered infallible by Catholics.
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 |
by Jennifer Gregory Miller. You can return to the main article on Catholic Questions, or to our home page to see other articles about the Catholic faith. I admit it. This article is part of our Denomination Series, listing historical facts and theological information about different factions within and from the Christian religion. "Liturgical living or living the Liturgical Year are unofficial labels of popular piety, which are ways of living the liturgy and feasts of the Liturgical calendar in ways that might be more tangible and accessible, incorporating the different senses. Nov 30, 2021
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His pastoral letter, First Holy Communion is fresh on my mind since our youngest son received Jesus for the very first time on May first. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Catholic Tradition stands Oct 31, 2015
February 2 is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas or the Purification of Mary. WebMonday of the First Week of Lent; Optional Memorial of Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church The great themesthe annual catechumenate by which all the The Fourth Lateran Council also mandated private oral confession for sin to a priest at least once a year (as well as participating in Holy Communion annually). Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. With regard to the Trinity, the Incarnation, and Christian morals, Roman Catholicism gets lots of big things right. My point was not that "nobody" rejects the Magisterium, but rather that very few who self-identify as "traditionalist" do. Jerry Pokorsky), Upcoming Calendar Highlights: Beginning of Lent, February 22-March 3 (Jennifer Gregory Miller), Cardinal Cupichs shocking misrepresentation of Pope Benedict (Phil Lawler), The Parable of Heart Ablation (Fr. I think the argument stands as being "Can ANY 'tradition' (routine practice established within the Church) in ANY context have a negative impact on worship and/or the Christian life, so that it would have to be modified or done away with according to proper Church protocol." Fourteen years later a younger generation now feels the outrage of terrorist attacks on innocent people.
Protestants are typically skeptical of this distinction.
Jennifer Gregory Miller looks at ways of allowing one's teenager to prepare personally for Lent.
The O Antiphons are seven precious jewels of our Catholic Liturgy, counting down the last seven days before Christmas with building anticipation. Roman Catholics believe in purgatory, a state in the afterlife in which a Christians sins are purged away, typically through suffering.
Jul 24, 2015
At the time, Protestants also fought to translate the liturgy and the Bible into the language of the people. Dec 23, 2022
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The tone and tenor of official Roman Catholic documents can vary greatly depending on the time they were written. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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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 |
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There is no rule regarding decorating for Christmas. Our reality is that as a family we generally will have more time preparing and entering into Holy Week.
The number of liturgical seasons in the 1962 and current Liturgical Calendar differ only by one season.
From the Archives of September 2015:
Catholic Beliefs and Practices. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mindYou shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37,39). (CCC 2055, 2083) These are an extension of the two great commandments. The first three tell you how to love your God; the rest show you how to Marian themes are predominant throughout the liturgy of Advent and Christmas; in fact the whole month of December could be dedicated to the Blessed Virgin A new Liturgical Year begins on Sunday and begins with the season of Advent.
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What Makes Catholics Different From Other Christians The core difference comes down to how they believe we are to be accepted by God and welcomed into Heaven, and how to avoid Hell and Purgatory. The core Christian faiths believe that Jesus died for our sins, and as such we only need to believe in God to be able to gain access to Heaven and to
(Jude 1:3), This is the most basic meaning of Catholic Tradition: it is the true Faith itself, given to the Apostles by Christ and faithfully transmitted to each new generation. Dec 11, 2019
Originally written for 2019, updated for 2020:
The Roman Catholic Church has espoused a wide variety of political stances and approaches throughout history.
As such, it is the largest Christian ecclesiastical body in the world. So-and-so helped the poor is easily said. How many times do we hear of the threesome, Peter James, John? That is in less than 6 weeks or 6 Sundays from now. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The Roman Catholic Church is an ancient religious institution boasting over a billion members worldwide. Football games and pumpkin spice beverages and foods return; Autumn is upon us. What Is the Bible and Where Did it Come from? |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
By mid-Lent these On Ash Wednesday my youngest son asked if the next two days were Holy Thursday and Good Friday. TheRev. Jan 31
Although I would never consider myself a Pollyanna, I try to remain positive when writing on the Churchs Liturgy and Liturgical Year.
The CCC is a fairly recent catechism released in 1992 under Pope John Paul II. Feb 9, 2016
Understanding Catholic Tradition is essential to understanding the Catholic Church and the Catholic Christian faith. It was a delightful journey. Catch up on the news and commentary from the week, or check out this selection from our Resources library for your weekend reading. Christmas greetings, a reminder of Christ coming at Christmas and Parousia or Second Coming, not to react to negative but to have the peace and joy that comes from Christ. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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In the five centuries since Spanish colonizers arrived in the Western Hemisphere, the Roman Catholic Church has played a huge role in shaping Latin American cultural traditions. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Oct 17, 2014
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Advent begins with First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) of the Sunday that falls on the closest to 30 November and it From the 2014 archives:
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12:46). The traditional Rogation Days of Ascension Week begin today, May 11. It is difficult for me to realize that the fifty days of Easter is about to end this Sunday. Both the oral and written tradition coexisted together, with the oral tradition giving the definitive interpretation and application of biblical texts (such as Matthew 16:18). W.W.SJ.D. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
In this view, the pope is infallible in matters of doctrine and morals whenever he speaks ex cathedra. Many
Jan 13, 2015
Summer: More Time for the Lord, Not a Vacation from Him, The Role of Christ and Sacramental Graces in Sacramental Catechesis, Remembering the Sacraments: Our Family Life in Christ, Holy Saturday: Come and Mourn With Me Awhile, Praying in Rhythm with the Feasts and Seasons: The Rural Life Prayerbook, The Solemnity of the Annunciation: the Moment of Incarnation in Our Lives, Lenten Conversion and Repentance: The True Vine and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, The Great Saints of March: Patrick and Joseph, Preparing for Lent: Seven Lessons the Flu Taught Me, Receiving Holy Communion Under Special Circumstances: Continuing the Conversation, Baptism Begins a Continuing Catechesis: Special Needs for Communion, Contemplating the Christmas Mysteries: He is Light and Peace, The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Advent, Straws in the Manger -- Preparing Our Hearts for Christ's Birth, Living Advent Simply with Food and Family, Feastday Highlights: Dedication of St. John Lateran, Feastday Highlights: St. Luke, Evangelist and Artist, Relevancy of Current Events and the Liturgical Year, The Month of the Rosary: Working on our Relationships, St. Therese and Her Way of Trust and Love For Our Lives. In 2020 this feast falls on a Sunday, and is one of the rare exceptions of a feast of the Lord superseding a Sunday liturgy.
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