Nov 11, 2016 |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | 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 Mar 17, 2015 Nov 22, 2018 It is revised and now includes the 1962 Calendar dates for Christmas. Sep 13, 2022 Like most other Christian traditions in history, Roman Catholicism allows for men and women to pursue monasticism. She had begun a fast from fashion, trying to buy minimally and only from From the Archives, originally published in 2016: 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). |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | The first two and a half weeks focused on the interior turning of hearts; the liturgy urges the faithful to reflect and examine consciences thoroughly. Holy Week traditions for the home, 2021 Preparation for our home and the liturgical celebration of Holy Week. This Sunday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sep 19, 2015 Because the cycle of the Liturgical Year repeats annually, the seasons of the year and family life and memories become intertwined with our celebrations Today the Church celebrates for the first time the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, July 22. The Church, "led by the light of the Spirit of truth, may in proclaiming it preserve this word of God faithfully, explain it, and make it more widely known." Sep 4, 2016 The Christmas season ended on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Sacred Tradition comes from Christ. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Jan 7, 2018 Today begins the unofficial All Saints Octave (traditionally this would have been the All Saints Octave) that begins On September 10, Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik announced a Year of Repentance for his diocese to fast and pray for the purification of the Church in light of the scandal of child sexual abuse. His letter was addressed to the clerics (priests, deacons and seminarians) of How do you keep track and celebrate all those feasts and saint days? is the most common question I receive from families who are trying to live the Liturgical Year in their domestic church. This is such a pivotal feast in our Catholic faith, and unfortunately it seems overshadowed by all the On Ash Wednesday the Church exhorted us to Repent and believe in the Gospel. The ashes are the sign of conversion, or the turning of our hearts back to God. The Advent season begins on the Sunday nearest to the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle on November 30, and always includes four Sundays. Oct 5, 2021 This is one of my favorite parts of the Liturgical Year and so I try to not let a year pass without writing something about them. This post was originally written in November 2014. Jan 31 |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | In 2001 we said we would never forget about 9/11. The origins of this prayer are unknown, but it is older, at least a hundred years old. Often a visiting priest celebrates the Masses and gives the homilies and meditations. Many Protestants believe that Catholics look to Tradition insteadof Scripture. Apr 14, 2019 Before The But how is this day spent in popular piety? |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Im not ready to get into Christmas preparations! What is it? The diocese of the United States celebrate only six Holydays of Obligation during the Liturgical Year. Im currently reading Eternity in Time: Christopher Dawson and the Catholic Idea of History edited by Stratford Caldecott and John Morrill. Lent and Holy Week can look different with teens/adolescents/young adults, need to give privacy and freedom, but still a framework to help them nurture their relationship with Christ and participate in the liturgy, particularly the Triduum. If the Assumption fell during the liturgical seasons such as Advent, Lent or Easter, those Sundays would take precedence and the By Jennifer Gregory Miller The Feast of the Transfiguration is a time to contemplate the heavenly glory, a little boost as we come down the mountain at the middle point of Ordinary Time. Growing up we were very close. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The Protestant reformers (Lutherans, Anglicans, and the Reformed) and the Radical Reformers (Anabaptists) disagreed with the Pope and his allies over issues of authority, Scripture, soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), and sacramental theology (the doctrines surrounding Holy Baptism and Holy Communion). Jun 27, 2018 Trying to make sense out of this suffering is Saturday, May 13, marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady to three children at Fatima, Portugal. Feb 13, 2016 More than that, it is the active, continuous work of the Holy Spirit in our particular time: it makes real and tangible "the active presence of the Lord Jesus in his people, realized by the Holy Spirit". The liturgy reflects the beauty of the Paschal mystery and the Passover Feast of Christ. Of all the saints on the calendar, St. Isidore the Farmer ranks as one of my favorite saints. These indulgences could be obtained for oneself or a loved one. This post was originally written for 2014. Roman Catholics believe in purgatory, a state in the afterlife in which a Christians sins are purged away, typically through suffering. At the Catholic Culture site, Phil Lawler has penned an excellent piece called, Understanding the Vatican crusade against traditionalism. It is an artfully written bullet-point synopsis of the contradictions implicit in collegiality, ecumenism, reaching out to the margins, synodality, the interest in drawing and keeping the young, and canonical Understanding Catholic Tradition is essential to understanding the Catholic Church and the Catholic Christian faith. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Preparing for Lent with reading suggestions, podcast and website links, looking at saints' feast days and how they are treated in Lent, looking ahead to St. Joseph and St. Patrick, cookbook and decluttering ideas. May 12, 2017 In response to the 8:06PM comment below regarding "exasperated parents", "last resort", and "Because I said so", precisely what do you mean? After the Liturgy, the rosary is esteemed as one of the greatest prayers. It is a such a privilege and joy to be a witness to our child's reception of the sacraments and to grow in his relationship with Jesus. We are beginning a new Liturgical Year. While a family visit is usually an everyday event, this was an important family get-together. Or, is this Authority simply our merciful Lord gently reminding us through His Church of His rightful position - Creator, Savior, God? But neither Pope Benedict nor, for example, the Society of St. Pius X, agree, which is why they are engaging in special talks to see if they can overcome their doctrinal differencesall of which are based on the question of what is and is not required by Tradition with a huge, and hugely absolute, T. Jeffrey Mirus holds a Ph.D. in intellectual history from Princeton University. St. Bumping up this 2014 post for the feast of the Ascension, whether it is celebrated on Thursday or Sunday. It's real. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | The season of Advent which opens the new Liturgical Year begins this Sunday after Thanksgiving. This blog post was originally written in October 2014. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | 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. in History from Patrick Henry College and an M.Div. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | He exercised it in the first place against himself as More, Franciso and Jacinta Marto were officially declared saints of the Catholic Church by Pope Francis on May 13, 2017, in Fatima, Portugal. Sep 28, 2021 The Virgin Mary as "Madonna of the 'O' reflects this fullness perfectly. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | WebUltimately, the Roman Catholic analysis must say that the evidence that belief is reasonable can never be so clear and convincing that it compels one to believe on rational grounds Oct 29, 2015 Its the return of the annual controversy of whether Catholics should celebrate Halloween in a secular way. Regardless, it behooves any Christian to know Roman Catholic beliefs and history, if for no other reason than the churchs size and influence. Drinking with the Saints Podcast by Michael and Alexandra Foley is a fun and informative podcast for liturgical living in the Liturgical Year, with great stories of saints and cocktail mixing and drinking to connect to the saint or feast of the day. Im so grateful to Our Lady marking another anniversary of my heart surgery! She is only fifty years old, fifteen months older than I am. I find the first two weeks of Lent the hardest. With some exceptions, the Roman Catholic Church requires that its clergy be celibate. November is upon us. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Dec 9, 2015 For modern American readers, this date doesnt bring to mind too many Catholic traditions in this country. Despite complaints that Church needs to return to stricter fasting rules, the current regulations implemented through Vatican II reflect more freedom for interior conversion and choosing penance. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Both of our sons are now teenagers, which makes the Rosary praying even more tricky. let us all exult and rejoice, Earlier this month I wrote about how formation and catechizing our children can go beyond the simple Q&A catechism and continues, especially in special needs for receiving the Eucharist. Sep 27, 2022 This schism was precipitated over two main doctrinal disagreements. Our family is still enjoying celebrating this new saint. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Jul 31, 2015 Theres a Summer Saint for That, Nativity of St. John the Baptist: A Family Feast. 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 Earlier last week,Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu, Hawaii issued a letter stating that his diocese is returning to the proper order of reception of the sacraments of initiation: June 21stmarked the beginning of the. Typically, the term was used to describe universally accepted Christian beliefs. 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