Mary's assumption into heaven reminds people that they are also called by God to eternal life in heaven through humility and serving him, Pope Francis said. After reciting the Angelus prayer on the feast of the ...
Tim O’Malley prepares us for the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary by recalling that this interlude in the bread of life discourse, which we have heard over the last few weeks, ...
On Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be marked by a unique event in Louisiana. In its sixth year, the Fête-Dieu du Teche, a 40-mile Eucharistic procession, will ...
Belief in the bodily assumption of Mary into heaven is universal in the Eastern, Western and Orthodox Churches; no one doubts this. However, the exact historical details are sketchy, including the location — Jerusalem or ...
Mary's assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and instead be drawn to God and his greatness, Pope Francis said.
Next to Jesus, the most important person who ever lived was Mary — the Blessed Mother. For Catholics, our love affair with her began over 2,000 years ago when an angel visited a young Jewish ...
Bishop John P. Dolan was installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix on Aug. 2
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New Phoenix bishop installed; faithful called to abide in God's goodness
In a joyous transition punctuated by church tradition, rich, uplifting music and a call to abide in God's goodness...
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The oldest member of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, died Aug. 8 in Rome at the age of 98
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Cardinal Tomko, oldest member of College of Cardinals, dies at 98
The oldest member of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, died Aug. 8 in Rome at the age of 98. ...
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