Catholics and Lutherans have some fundamental differences in their beliefs, but they also share some key similarities. Both are the most prominent branches of the Christian religion. So what are the main differences between these two Christian denominations? Well, Catholics trace their faith back to the apostle Peter, whereas Lutherans claim Martin Luther as their […]
El Catolicismo, una de las tradiciones religiosas más antiguas y ampliamente difundidas en el mundo, pone un gran énfasis en las creencias sobre la muerte y la vida después de la muerte. Para los Católicos, estas creencias tienen sus raíces en siglos de teología, escritura y tradición. En este artículo, exploraremos los principios fundamentales del […]
On November 21, we celebrate the feast day of the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a special day to remember the blessed mother of Jesus and reflect on her life and role in the church. The presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a feast day that commemorates Mary’s presentation to the […]
Introduction You might have heard of All Souls Day and All Saints Day, but what’s the difference between them? All Souls Day is a day to honor the dead, while All Saints Day celebrates all Christian saints. All Souls Day is celebrated on November 2, while All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1. The […]
Introduction When you’re going through tough times, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. This is something the Syriac Catholic Church knows all too well. Despite the challenges it faces, this church remains hopeful. In fact, its hope is stronger than ever. This week, Patriarch Ignatius Joseph III Younan made a historic pastoral visit […]
Introduction Do you know about the Vatican’s hand-carved wooden nativity scene? It’s a tradition that goes back centuries, and each year, they commission a new scene made out of life-sized figures carved out of alpine cedar trees. This year’s display will be unveiled in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 3, during a lighting ceremony for […]
At least 300 people have been killed and over 200 wounded in a major attack by Islamic militants on a hotel in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. On Sunday, Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of a deadly Islamic terrorist attack in Somalia. The attack, which took place on Saturday in the capital city of Mogadishu, […]
Introduction When you attend a Catholic mass, one of the first things you might notice is that the priest kisses the altar before celebrating the mass. You might be wondering what the significance of this is. The altar is a symbol of sacredness in the Catholic Church. It represents the place where Jesus was crucified […]
Introduction Catholics in San Diego have a new place to worship with the recent opening of the Our Lady of the Rosary Church. This modern structure, with its ‘garland of roses’ design, is situated on a hilltop in Rancho Penasquitos and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The church was designed by local architect […]
Introduction The U.S. bishops are urging Congress to be in “radical solidarity” with mothers and their children, especially the most vulnerable. In a letter to members of the House and Senate, the bishops say that the policies of the Trump administration have caused “unimaginable” suffering for mothers and children, who are being torn apart as […]
Who’s a missionary in the Catholic Church? A missionary is person who is sent by Church authority to preach the Gospel, or help strengthen the faith already professed, among people in a given place or region. They are people who have sacrificed their own comfort zones to serve the spiritual and physical needs of people […]
A Prayer in Honour of the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ. O God, Come unto my assistance. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, […]
The following prayers are recited daily with the Rosary during the Month of October, which is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. On the Feast of the Holy Rosary (Oct. 7) the complete set of prayers are prayed in order, interspersed throughout the entire fifteen decades of the Rosary. However, the faithful are urged to recite […]
(Choose a selection of the following prayers for daily recitation.) O all ye holy Angels, who contemplate unceasingly the uncreated Beauty of the Divinity, in company with our ever-glorious Queen, we present and offer to thee this novena, not only as a means of obtaining favors, but also as a reparation for our past ingratitude, […]
Before we explain the October Devotion, let’s know what Devotion is. Devotions are popular prayers, rituals and pious practices used by individuals or groups to worship God or venerate Mary and the saints. They are external practices of piety which are not part of the official liturgy of the Catholic Church but are part of […]