The administration of the sacrament should not be regimented, rigid or robotic but rather respectful, reverent and representative.

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By Father Joshua Nevitt I keep a collection of 25 programs in my office from Masses, Vespers and other liturgical ...

A look at some of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world who flocked to Vatican City to pay their ...

The Galleon, the Tyrant, and the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki – Luke O’Hara at Kirishtan.com ...

America had previously been dedicated to Mary on three occasions.

Pope Francis had a special devotion to the Marian icon, Salus Populi Romani (Salvation or Health of the Roman People), which ...

Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God ... Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Say this prayer for three consecutive days.

I had recited the words of the Lord’s Prayer for years, but that day as I sat in my RCIA group, that word stood out to me like never before and has continued to challenge me since.

After the “Washing of the feet” rites, the highlight of the Maundy Thursday celebrations conducted at all churches on Thursday night, adoration continued till midnight and silent prayers ...

and ending with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. This year, Good Friday falls on 18 April 2025. Although Good Friday is not a day of celebration, it is still called “good” because Christians ...