An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Some observers believe the involvement of Cardinal Vincent Nichols ...
Publisher Scott Richert writes that he has noticed crowds at funerals have become smaller and smaller. These solemn occasions used to be attended by more than just family, but also friends and fellow parishioners. Richert ...
Which feast days are holy days of obligation? Monsignor Charles Pope lists the six days are considered holy days in the Church calendar, while also explaining some of the exceptions to the rule. He writes: ...
Retired Pope Benedict XVI followed the funeral of his brother, Georg Ratzinger, via livestreaming, reported the German Catholic news agency KNA. Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer of Regensburg said Pope Benedict, 93, was connected to the Mass taking ...
One of her closest friends was laid to rest, but all Anita Nobrega Franco could do was sit inside her car and look out the window to see her friend’s mourning relatives standing around her ...
You know those summer days when the only word for the sunlight is brilliant? That is how I would describe the morning of Saturday, July 13. All of creation seemed to be reverencing the life ...
In another not-so-great public relations moment for the Catholic Church, a story has been circulating recently regarding the funeral of an 18-year-old in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Tragically, and for reasons the family has chosen ...
Many people who attend a Catholic funeral for the first time will often remark how beautiful it is. Steeped in centuries-old custom and ritual as Catholic funeral rites are, that’s understandable. But the most important ...
It is one of the most important events a Catholic community celebrates in a person’s life, but one so often misunderstood and increasingly ignored. The funeral Mass. The funeral liturgy in a church setting is ...
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ICYMI: As the 60th anniversary of the opening of the #VaticanII approaches, Fr. Patrick Briscoe explores Pope St. John XXIII’s goals for calling the council & the misconceptions that have persisted over the past 6 decades.
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Through study and prayer, it's not too late to get Vatican II right
As the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council approaches, Father Patrick Briscoe, editor of ...
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ICYMI: Dr. Greg Popcak explores the problem with trying to adapt practices of monastic living to family life. "The basic framework of monastic holiness is familial. It came from us”
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Here's why monastic living doesn't translate well to family life
Dr. Greg Popcak explores the problem with trying to adapt practices of monastic living to family life: “While ...
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