when flowers are permitted on the altar, for this once during Advent. The spirit of penance during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice" and ...

The altar stone reminds us of the early history of the Church, when the martyrs' tombs ... 1.The Amice, a white cloth around the shoulders to signify resistance to temptation; 2.The Alb, a long ...

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In a 75-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present its annual Lenten concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in St. Joseph Marello Church ...

9 February, Proper 1: Isaiah 6.1-8 (9-end); Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 IN THIS Gospel, Simon responds to Jesus as he does, not because of a realisation at that moment (15.8), but ...

A trove of emails shows the team’s leadership using its influence in New Orleans to aid the archdiocese, including writing ...

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COMMENTARY: Liturgical vestments like copes, chasubles and dalmatics are part of the beauty of the liturgy, alongside church ...

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Two years after a devastating fire, a historic church in Kansas is rebuilt and rededicated, as the faithful rally to cover ...

This crucifix was stolen from the altar of a Florida Catholic church and it was recovered in a Tennessee motel room, deputies say. Sumner County Sheriff's Office photo A $2,500 crucifix snatched ...

in thirds so the small red cross is on the bottom of the top fold, what the priest will see when the server holds out the towel for the priest to take and dry his washed hands before the consecration.