“The Church's Ultimate Trial”
The Church's Ultimate Trial & Advent mediation themes for today...Preparing for the Way of the Lord. It is the opinion of this disciple that these are important themes, and are...
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“The Church's Ultimate Trial”
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The Feast of Christ the King
Through the imagery may sound medieval to some, the Feast of Christ the King, now firmly established in the church's universal calendar, is of relatively modern invention. In fact, this...
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More Dedication Anniversaries in November for the Catholic Church
The Church’s Universal Calendar has two more observances in the same month... Though it is only observed as an optional memorial, the Dedication of the (two) Basilicas of Saints Peter...
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Masses for the Dead, Part III
Masses for the Dead in November and throughout the year. Let us never fail to pray for the dead: “Eternal rest grant unto them a Lord and let perpetual light...
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Masses for the Dead, Part II
In a previous post on this site, we affirmed that it is good and holy thing to pray for the dead and a special gift and means of assistance to...
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Masses for the Dead, Part I
Praying for the Dead. Founded in both Scripture (see 2 Maccabees 12:46) and Tradition, the Church teaches her sons and daughters that it is a work of mercy and charity...
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The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
This year, for the second Sunday in a row, the usual cycle of Masses and readings for the Sundays of Ordinary Time will be superseded by a special observance; November...
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All Saints Day and All Souls Day
The feast of all the saints was established as a feast day for the universal church, on November 1st. On that day, we celebrate their victory and ask for their...
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The First Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Leo XIV
In his first apostolic exhortation, Pope Leo XIV informs us that his predecessor, Pope Francis, was preparing a document on the Church’s care for the poor, entitled, Dilexi te (“I...
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Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
St. Jude is also commonly portrayed with an image of the face of Jesus Christ. This symbolism stems from a legend in which the saint is reported to have utilized...
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Our Lady, Queen of Palestine — October 25
The Tarheel Disciple asks us to invoke Our Lady of Palestine for lasting and just peace in the Middle East. Today, no less (and perhaps even more) we would do...
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Holy Popes in October
The entire month of October is often remembered by Catholics as the month of the Rosary. In recent years, two more feasts of newly canonized popes have been added to...
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque & the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The feast of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690), now celebrated on the General Roman Calendar on October 16, provides the faithful with yet another opportunity to deepen their devotion to...
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