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Catholic Feast Days
Every year on September 15, the Catholic Church celebrates THE MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS, a day that draws us into one of the most intimate and painful mysteries in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It comes immediately after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, and … Read more
Every year on September 14, the Catholic Church celebrates THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, one of the most ancient and profound celebrations centered on the mystery of Christ’s saving death. It is sometimes called the Triumph of the Cross or Holy Cross Day. At first, the name can sound almost contradictory. … Read more
Every year on September 8th, the Catholic Church celebrates with great joy the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the day on which the Church remembers the birth of the woman whom God, in His providence, chose to become the Mother of Jesus Christ. At first glance, the birth of … Read more
Beholding the Glory of Christ: Understanding the Feast of the Transfiguration Celebrated on 6 August Every year on 6 August, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most profound and hope-filled feasts in the liturgical calendar: the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This sacred celebration invites the faithful to ascend spiritually with Peter, … Read more
Celebrated on 5 August The Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome is one of the Church’s most beautiful Marian commemorations. Unlike many memorials that honour the life of a particular saint, this celebration recalls the dedication of the oldest church in the West built in honour of the … Read more