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June Feast Days and Important Dates
June Feast Days and Important Dates
By The Catholic Philadelphian
June is packed with many feast days in the midst of graduation, the beginning of summer, the end of the school year, the halfway point to Christmas (June 25th), the end of the fiscal year (June 30th), and the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision (June 24th).
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The Visitation Reminds Us of the Gift of Presence
The Visitation Reminds Us of the Gift of Presence
By Sarah J. Pedrozo
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary brings us gifts, challenges and an invitation.
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Ember Days
Ember Days
By Emily Berns
Today in the traditional rite is an Ember Day in the Octave of Pentecost. Ember days remind us of who we are and Who God is, and they invite us to atone for what causes the gap between the two, insofar as we are able. We are to humble ourselves before God and acknowledge that we need Him if we are truly to receive the Holy Spirit.
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5 Saints Who Were in the Military
5 Saints Who Were in the Military
By Gabriella Batel
In honor of Memorial Day, a list of saints who were soldiers.
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The Joy of The Magnificat in Words and Music
The Joy of The Magnificat in Words and Music
By J. John Basil
Luke’s narration of the story of the Visitation (Lk 1:39-56) is celebrated May 31. The joyful Magnificat emerged from this Gospel and is celebrated by many classical Western European composers.
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Apostles Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Apostles Empowered by the Holy Spirit
By Dave Mishur
Peter and the Other Apostles are Filled with Passionate Intensity after a Visit by the Holy Spirit
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A Prayer for Memorial Day
A Prayer for Memorial Day
By Sarah J. Pedrozo
Don't let this Memorial Day pass you by without giving those we remember their proper due.
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Apostles Escape Inferno Unharmed
Apostles Escape Inferno Unharmed
By Dave Mishur
The Apostles are Imbued with the Holy Spirit with Tongues of Fire
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The Holy Spirit Feels Welcome Where He Finds Reflections of Mary, His Spouse
The Holy Spirit Feels Welcome Where He Finds Reflections of Mary, His Spouse
By Elena Sapphire
The secret of Union with The Holy Spirit is Union with Mary. As a woman, the closer you resemble Our Lady and possess Her virtues, the more the Holy Spirit will flock to you. The Holy Spirit feels welcome where He finds reflections of Mary, His Spouse.
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Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
By Sarah J. Pedrozo
Pray with the Sequence of Pentecost, sometimes called the "Golden Sequence," to ask the Holy Spirit to fill your heart, mind, and life.
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The Amazing Wonder of Pentecost
The Amazing Wonder of Pentecost
By Paul Murano
There's a lot more to Pentecost than first meets the mind.
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Cycle A -- Homily -- Pentecost -- 28 May 2023
Cycle A -- Homily -- Pentecost -- 28 May 2023
By Roberta M. Meehan
Pentecost homily
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Pentecost and Beyond
Pentecost and Beyond
By Carlos Solorzano
A brief discussion on how the work of the Holy Spirit in Acts of the Apostles goes beyond just the initial Pentecost event.
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Preparing for Pentecost and Truly Knowing God
Preparing for Pentecost and Truly Knowing God
By Emily Berns
As we prepare for Pentecost, we pray for the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, those things that help us truly know God, that is, so intimately that we develop a new heart and spirit that lives entirely for Him and we become like Him.
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Go Out to All the World
Go Out to All the World
By Frances Paquette Rossi
How singing at mass is dress rehearsal for letting our voices in praise of God be heard out in the world. Singing prepares us to evangelize.
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Go and Teach All Nations
Go and Teach All Nations
By Frances Paquette Rossi
How does Jesus final instruction to the apostles affect us? Jesus says, "Go and teach all nations." Is Jesus speaking to us as lay-people, or is this the job of the hierarchy?
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7 Saints Who Were Moms!
7 Saints Who Were Moms!
By Gabriella Batel
The Church loves mamas! Here are seven of them who became canonized saints.
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