How to Pray the Rosary 1) Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. 2) Holding the crucifix pray the Apostles’ Creed. 3) On the first bead pray the Our Father.
Did the Virgin Mary die and, if so, where? - Catholic Courier
Aug 3, 2020 · Mary is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Mary Church in Manhasset, N.Y. The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 15, celebrates church doctrine that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life.
Purgatory, limbo explained - Catholic Courier
Dec 21, 2009 · "Purgatory is not necessarily a place, although because we like concrete images, we make it into a place," Father Hart said. "It’s rather … a preparation for glory.
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Catholic Church’s ordination rites explained
Jun 29, 2024 · Section: Vocations Holy Orders is the sacrament of ordination in the Roman Catholic Church by which men become deacons, priests and bishops. “Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry,” explains the Catechism of the Catholic Church ...
All Saints' Day: History and traditions - Catholic Courier
Oct 29, 2020 · Section: Worship & Faith The author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith” (12:1-2).
Catholic Church’s annulment process explained
Oct 3, 2014 · Section: Features CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) — The topic of annulments, properly called a declaration of nullity, is one that seems to cause a lot of confusion for those involved.
The definitive guide to Holy Week - Catholic Courier
Mar 20, 2024 · Evening light shines on a crucifix in the vestibule of St. Paul's Basilica in Toronto in this 2008 photo. By recognizing the great status of Holy Week and Easter, the ancient church made it clear how important the liturgy, "the work of the people," is for us all.
Epiphany doorway blessing is tangible sign of Catholic faith
Jan 6, 2023 · Will and Amy Buttarazzi, parishioners at St. Joseph Church in Cockeysville, Md., pose for a photo with their children Dec. 6, 2020. As part of their Christmas tradition, they blessed their home for the year ahead with holy oil, frankincense and myrrh on the feast of the Epiphany.
Stations of the Cross explained - Catholic Courier
Feb 12, 2016 · Section: Lent and Easter Stations of the Cross — sometimes called Way of the Cross — is a popular Lenten devotion that has very ancient roots. It was prayed by early Christian communities, especially in the fourth century, when the Roman Empire began to …