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The Ark of the Lord in the Place Prepared for It: Reflections on the Readings for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Ark of the Lord in the Place Prepared for It: Reflections on the Readings for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
By Tom Klocek
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is a Holy Day of Obligation. Through it we give honor to Our Blessed Mother, the "theotokos" (Greek for "God-bearer, i.e., Mother of God) who, at the end of her earthly life, was assumed into heaven, body and soul. It is a "singular participation in her son's resurrection" and anticipation of our own resurrection (CCC 966).
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Why August Is Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Why August Is Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
By Beatrix Turajski
This article is about the August devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It explains the origin of the dedication, why it matters, and how to honor it.
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August 2025 Feast Day and Sunday Readings
August 2025 Feast Day and Sunday Readings
By The Catholic Philadelphian
A preview of August 2025
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Meet the Irish Saint Who Came Before St. Patrick
Meet the Irish Saint Who Came Before St. Patrick
By Beatrix Turajski
In honor of St. Declan of Ardmore's feast day, I wrote an article about his life and legacy.
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7/12 memorial: The Martyrs of Orange
7/12 memorial: The Martyrs of Orange
By The Catholic Nurse
This year in France, over 17,800 catechumens were baptized on Easter Vigil. What explains these numbers? Who were the martyrs of Orange? How are the 2 connected?
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July 4th, a holiday among holidays where Christ is most veered
July 4th, a holiday among holidays where Christ is most veered
By Ralph Hathaway
Find Christ very day
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July Belongs to Jesus: Rediscovering the Precious Blood Devotion
July Belongs to Jesus: Rediscovering the Precious Blood Devotion
By Beatrix Turajski
Because it's the start of July, I wrote an article explaining the history and importance of the devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, as well as how to practice it.
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July 2025 Feast Days
July 2025 Feast Days
By The Catholic Philadelphian
July 2025 breakdown
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Why Do We Celebrate Saints Peter & Paul?
Why Do We Celebrate Saints Peter & Paul?
By Katie Zalany
Saints Peter and Paul: What were their roles, why do we celebrate them today, and what do they have to teach us?
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6/24 SOLEMNITY of St John the Baptist's Nativity
6/24 SOLEMNITY of St John the Baptist's Nativity
By The Catholic Nurse
Our redemption, in part, is due to the first baptisms by our brother, St. John. It is he who called us all to repent and to convert; ultimately bringing us to God. This is a call to begin thinking about Advent, as when St. John appears, the Messiah is never far behind!
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The Birth of Corpus Christi: From Vision to Veneration
The Birth of Corpus Christi: From Vision to Veneration
By Robert P. Miller, Ph.D.
This article is a short historical explanation of the origin of the Feast of Corpus Christi. It tells of the main characters, Juliana of Leige, Pope Urban IV, and St. Thomas Aquinas and their roles in establishing the feast.
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The Thirty+ Names of the Eucharist - How Many Do You Know?
The Thirty+ Names of the Eucharist - How Many Do You Know?
By Terri Thomas
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is tomorrow! This sacrament is so special and important that the Church has used over 37 different names for it that express the inexhaustible richness of this sacrament. Each name evokes certain aspects of it.
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Good, holy, fathers
Good, holy, fathers
By Janet Cassidy
Let's celebrate the Trinity and fathers everywhere!
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Praying With The Pentecost Sequence
Praying With The Pentecost Sequence
By Katie Zalany
Each Pentecost, I have a tradition of praying with the Pentecost Sunday Sequence. It never disappoints in leading me to see the Holy Spirit in a new light.
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Celebrating Pentecost
Celebrating Pentecost
By Victor S E Moubarak
What is Pentecost?
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Jesus is Lord!
Jesus is Lord!
By Bryan J Dickerson
There are many languages but only one Holy Spirit of God.
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Lord Send Out Your Spirit: Reflections on the Readings for Pentecost Sunday, Mass During the Day, Cycle C
Lord Send Out Your Spirit: Reflections on the Readings for Pentecost Sunday, Mass During the Day, Cycle C
By Tom Klocek
Pentecost marks the beginning of the Church. As Jesus declared of Peter "on this Rock I will build my Church," Peter takes a prominent role in converting 3000 after the Spirit descends on him and the disciples. Let the Spirit work in you as well to grow your Faith.
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