Las Posadas is an Advent tradition that originated with Hispanic Catholics in the 16th century. The name “Las Posadas” translates to “the Inns,” and the celebration, like a traditional novena, lasts nine days leading up to Christmas. Each evening, participants gather for shared meals, prayer, songs, and often enjoy hot chocolate, with goodie bags sometimes given out as well.
THE POPE IS ELECTED. WHAT NOW: Pope Leo XIV's full authority and jurisdiction began.MAY 08 | 11 AM CDT Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry.MAY 18 | 10 AM CETLocation: St. Peter’s Square Pope Leo XIV will make a pilgrimage to...
OUR LADY OF FATIMA's 6 MESSAGES OF IN 1917 MAY 13 "Pray the Rosary every day, in order to obtain peace for the world, and the end of the war (World War I)." JUNE 13 God wants to "establish devotion to my Immaculate Heart in the world." JULY 13 Mary revealed a glimpse...
What Is a Cardinal? Cardinals are the primary electors of new Popes. The word “Cardinal” comes from the Latin cardo, meaning “hinge” or “pivot”. Cardinals play a central and crucial role in the Church’s structure. They serve as advisors to the Pope. What Is an...
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"The bread you store up belongs to the hungry; the cloak that lies in your chest belongs to the naked; the gold you have hidden in the ground belongs to the poor."–St. Basil the Great
Because Christ himself is present in the sacrament of the altar, he is to be honored with the worship of adoration. "To visit the Blessed Sacrament is . . . a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward Christ our Lord" (Paul VI, MF...
"The last degree of love is when He gave Himself to us to be our Food; because He gave Himself to be united with us in every way."— St. Bernardine of Siena
In honor of the wound in the right hand of our Divine Savior In honor of the wound in the left hand of our Divine Savior In honor of the wound in the right foot of our Divine Savior In honor of the wound in the left foot of our Divine Savior In honor of the wound in...
"For there are three ways of performing an act of mercy: the merciful word, by forgiving and by comforting; secondly, if you can offer no word, then pray - that too is mercy; and thirdly, deeds of mercy. And when the Last Day comes, we shall be judged from this, and...
Every baptized person is called to live out a vocation as either a single, married, consecrated, or ordained person to grow in holiness here on earth and lead to our eternal happiness. This type of vocation is more than your job or your career; it is your calling from...
