Mother’s Day, holiday in honor of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form the holiday originated in the United States, where it is observed on the second [...]
The month of May is dedicated to Mary not only as the “Queen of May,” but also as a Mother to Jesus and to all of humanity. As a mother, Mary sets a great example for us of unwavering faith and [...]
from CatholicStraightAnswers.com The origins of the May Crowning are hard to pinpoint, although devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary originates in the earliest days of the church. Concerning the [...]
One would think that after all the festivities of Easter celebrated last month, May would be a time to slow down, but it is not. There is so much to celebrate and to give thanks for this month. [...]
When I was given the ministry as director of vocations and seminarians for our Diocese, I had the opportunity of meeting men who were discerning God’s call. I also had the privilege of attending [...]
Towards the end of Luke’s account of the Emmaus story, Jesus said: “You are witnesses to all of these,” – God’s love for all of humanity. Easter reminds us of God’s faithfulness, [...]
Excerpt by Father Michael J. Flyn The Easter Proclamation – also known as the Exsultet, is intone by the deacon (or a priest, or a lay cantor if need be) and is one of the most evocative and [...]