Articles in 'Holidays & Holy Days'
Why was Jesus Baptized? (Bishop Robert Barron)
Why was Jesus Baptized? (Bishop Robert Barron)
By Janet Cassidy
I'm posting a great video on the Baptism of Jesus, that will answer all of your questions! Be sure to check it out!
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Catholic Man Protected His Home From L.A Wildfire Through Epiphany House Blessing
Catholic Man Protected His Home From L.A Wildfire Through Epiphany House Blessing
By Terri Thomas
A Catholic man, who is both a lawyer and a movie producer, blessed his home with Epiphany Chalk and Blessing. When a wildfire struck, he evacuated with his family. The following day, he returned to his property to find that his house was the only one spared, standing untouched amidst the surrounding homes that had burned to the ground.
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Holy Spirit and Fire: Reflections on the Readings for the Baptism of the Lord
Holy Spirit and Fire: Reflections on the Readings for the Baptism of the Lord
By Tom Klocek
Baptism is the point of entry into Christian life. Jesus commanded his disciples to "go ... baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. By His own baptism, Jesus instituted it as a sacrament. A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Jesus, that brings grace.
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STARS FOR JESUS
STARS FOR JESUS
By Mary Olivia Patiño
Have you ever considered yourself a 'Star for Jesus'? Today, as we reflect on the Epiphany, we might see ourselves as a light for others; for Jesus Christ.
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Celebrating the "Epiphanies" in Our Own Lives
Celebrating the "Epiphanies" in Our Own Lives
By Thomas Lyons
How the Solemnity of the Epiphany relates to our everyday lives.
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The Mass As Our Weekly Epiphany
The Mass As Our Weekly Epiphany
By David Lindsay
Each time that we attend Mass, each time that we receive Holy Communion, and each time that we adore the Blessed Sacrament, then that is an Epiphany of the Lord to us, an Epiphany of the Lord for us, and an Epiphany of the Lord through us to the world.
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The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts 2025
The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts 2025
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Every Epiphany, the deacon or cantor chant the movable feasts for the calendar year
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Will You Chalk Your Doors on January 6?
Will You Chalk Your Doors on January 6?
By Dr. Helen Hoffner
Learn about the practice of Chalking the Doors to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany.
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The Epiphany House Blessing for 2025
The Epiphany House Blessing for 2025
By Terri Thomas
On the Feast of the Epiphany many Catholics bless their homes. by writing the letters C, M, B and the numbers of the year on the top of their front door frame with chalk.
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Gifts for Baby Jesus: From My "What-I-have-failed-to-do"List
Gifts for Baby Jesus: From My "What-I-have-failed-to-do"List
By Christopher Castagnoli
As Epiphany follows New Year's Day, let the Christ Child give you a great way to keep your New Year's resolutions!
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We Saw His Star at its Rising: Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Epiphany
We Saw His Star at its Rising: Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Epiphany
By Tom Klocek
We often hear people sat that Jesus came for everyone, even though one of His titles is "King of the Jews." This is brought out in many prophesies, in the psalms, and in Jesus's own words, "I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead." (John 10:16). In the Epiphany, Jesus is manifested to the Gentiles.
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A Blank Page
A Blank Page
By Tom Stidl
an article explaining how to have a very blessed life and a happy new year
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Why Do Catholics have 'Holy Days of Obligation'?
Why Do Catholics have 'Holy Days of Obligation'?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Why do Catholics have holy days of obligation?
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January 2025 Feast Days and Important Dates
January 2025 Feast Days and Important Dates
By The Catholic Philadelphian
A preview of January 2025
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Will the New Year Start on January 1 or April 1? The New Year Brings April Fools !
Will the New Year Start on January 1 or April 1? The New Year Brings April Fools !
By Dr. Helen Hoffner
When does the new year begin? Is it January 1 or April 1? Learn the connections between New Year Celebrations and April Fools' Day.
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Gift Receipt
Gift Receipt
By Todd Federici
Thoughts on humility, gratitude during the holidays.
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Holidays: A Foretaste of the Heavenly Banquet
Holidays: A Foretaste of the Heavenly Banquet
By Katie Zalany
As I reflected on another holiday and feast day passing, I pondered that holiday feast days in this life are a foretaste of the heavenly banquet where we will enjoy all of these good things we long to receive for an eternity. Maybe that’s why we long for them so much and never want them to end.
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