The scrutinies, which are solemnly celebrated on Sundays and are reinforced by an exorcism, are rites of self-searching and repentance and have above all a spiritual purpose. The scrutinies are [...]
by TeamRCIA Many believe the purpose of the rite is to introduce the catechumens to the bishop, or to show the catechumens the many Catholic parishes that make up the diocese. Some seem to see [...]
Image from Vatican Media We have received the following instructions from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop (USCCB) Committee on Divine Worship regarding Ash Wednesday in 2021 to be [...]
The liturgical use of ashes originated in the Old Testament times (Esther 4:1; Job 42:6; Daniel 9:3; Jonah 3:5‐6). Ashes symbolized mourning, mortality, and penance. The Old Testament [...]
Image from: Word on Fire According to the Law of Moses (Exodus 13:2), every firstborn shall be consecrated to God; those who opens the womb of a mother belongs to God. This was the reference in [...]
By USCCB The liturgical year is made up of six seasons: Advent – four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Christmas–recalling the Nativity of Jesus [...]
By USCCB and World Council of Churches The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years, in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for [...]
Pope Francis once said in his homily, “Just like Jesus who went to be baptized, you too are bringing your children to be baptized to His church.” To baptize a child is an act of justice towards [...]
Epiphany means “to make known” or “to reveal.” Thus, the Epiphany of the Lord is to make known to all nation that the Messiah, the King of all kings, the Lord of all, Jesus Christ, who would [...]
We are celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family on December 27th, and Pope Francis said that the liturgy invites us to reflect on the experience of Mary, Joseph and Jesus, united by an immense [...]