After I mentioned how there will be six months of monotonous green Sundays, the very next Sunday was a solemnity. Regardless, it behooves any Christian to know Roman Catholic beliefs and history, if for no other reason than the churchs size and influence. Originally posted February 2017. Jerry Pokorsky), 154To Muck We Shall ReturnJane Clark Scharl (Catholic Culture Podcast), Evangelization on Ash Wednesday (Phil Lawler), In a fallen world, we work miracles only blindly, in faith (Dr. Jeff Mirus), Understanding the Vatican crusade against tradition (Phil Lawler), Ex post facto legislation from the Holy See? 10 Things Everyone Should Know about Jehovah's Witnesses and Their Beliefs, 10 Things Everyone Should Know about Seventh-Day Adventists and Their Beliefs, 10 Things Everyone Should Know about Mennonites and Their Beliefs. The Quarrel is over [t]radition not [T]radition: Except that it isnt, at least not the quarrel Im talking about, which is the whole point. Is it a day or a season? Apr 28, 2016
(Entrance Antiphon, Monday within the Octave of Easter)
CatholicCulture.org has the Catechism of the Catholic Church online to use as a tool, and it's a good personal exercise to expand one's knowledge of the Catholic Faith and deepen one's prayer life.
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Change of Collect prayers and Ash Wednesday ash imposition. Im so grateful to Our Lady marking another anniversary of my heart surgery! It may be helpful for Protestants to understand purgatory as sanctification extended even after death, until one is truly transformed and glorified in perfect holiness. Jan 19, 2015
I have brushed the face of death but Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the patronal feast of the United States and a holyday of obligation.
Mothers usually are not allowed even one sick February 3rd has the choice of an optional memorial of two different saints: St. Blaise and St. Ansgar. The season of Advent which opens the new Liturgical Year begins this Sunday after Thanksgiving. The first four Masses in Lent serve as a general introduction to Lent. He is young (35), married and with 4 children. May 26, 2015
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The pain and lack of sleep has made it difficult for me to gather my thoughts and write as much as I would like, but in a way its been a One of the headlines this week is the Congregation of Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments has raised the memorial of St. Mary Magdalene on July 22nd now to a feast. May 24, 2019
Both of our sons are now teenagers, which makes the Rosary praying even more tricky. Jan 7, 2018
We have a first communicant in our own family; my son receives Jesus for the first time on Friday. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
I find the first two weeks of Lent the hardest. This schism was precipitated over two main doctrinal disagreements. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The Christmas season always seems over too quickly! |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
This Catholic Tradition is different from those traditions (small 't') that are merely customs, and which are not part of Divine Revelation. The readings and propers of the Mass shows the Church's constant effort to acquaint us with the teaching of her Founder, and to strengthen us to follow and live his teachings. Dec 12, 2018
Through Catholic Tradition, the Holy Spirit works to bring the grace and truth of Christ into our own lives. In this view, the pope is infallible in matters of doctrine and morals whenever he speaks ex cathedra. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
You can follow him at @bjgingerich. I mentioned that migraines and eye problems were interfering with computer and writing time. Jul 14, 2015
You see, my cousin is dying from cancer.
Feb 13, 2016
After Christianity was legalized and the Church continued to fight heresies in various councils and synods, the Pope and his emissaries weighed in on very important doctrinal issues. The new Liturgical year 2021-2022 begins with the First Sunday of Advent on November 28, the second to longest possible Advent. Although not much is known about these twin brothers, there is much to be learned from contemplating their feast. of Education proposes end of rules shielding student religious groups at public colleges, Ukrainian Orthodox churches deplore invasion, blast Russian Orthodox Church, Lawsuit accuses Cardinal McElroy of fraudulently transferring assets to foil sex abuse liability, Eight more pro-life activists face federal charges, Cardinal Mller laments brutal intolerance of traditionalist liturgy, US bishops committee chairman marks 1-year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine, Guam court dismisses Vatican from lawsuit filed by Archbishop Apurons victims, German diocese promoted Valentines Day blessings with photo of homosexual couple kissing. Mar 18, 2016
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But it is also one of the busiest weeks of the year for our family, so I annually review my plans and revise according to our changing needs.
Or did it?
The Church changes to green vestments and begins Tempus Per Annum or Ordinary Time (or Time after Epiphany in the Extraordinary Form). What is its history and significance? There is more time spent in church due to the Triduum Every new year, I like to check the calendar for upcoming dates for the Liturgical Year. The Opening Prayer of today's Mass asks More, The ashes are scarcely washed clean from our foreheads.
Theres a Summer Saint for That, Nativity of St. John the Baptist: A Family Feast. Feb 17, 2015
The Mass, repeated daily all over the world, transforms the humble offerings July 25 is the feast ofSt. James the Greater, apostle. The Protestant reformers (Lutherans, Anglicans, and the Reformed) and the Radical Reformers (Anabaptists) disagreed with the Pope and his allies over issues of authority, Scripture, soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), and sacramental theology (the doctrines surrounding Holy Baptism and Holy Communion). for he reigns for all eternity, alleluia. Jun 1, 2020
Last year I discussed the familial example these mother and son pair provide. Yesterday Pope Francis, with these words, canonized Junpero Serra. The posted criticisms assert three points: First, that my use of the term Traditionalist is simply incorrect; second, that Traditionalists almost never interpret tradition; and third, that the whole controversy is really over tradition not Tradition; that is, the controversy is about prudential decisions. UGCC declares a solemn day of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, Pope at Ash Wednesday Mass: Return to the truth about ourselves; return to God and neighbor, Concretely combat scourge of hunger, Pope urges faithful of Brazil, Vatican: Putin suspending nuclear treaty is move in the wrong direction, Pope lauds pure science, cautions on improper influences, Pontifical Academy reflects on post-humanism, Vatican advances six causes for beatification, Pope speaks with Orthodox clerics on ecumenism, calls for end to sanctions on Syria, Former FBI leaders: Leaked memo was wrong to label radical traditionalist Catholics as possible domestic threats, Vatican foreign minister celebrates Mass for Ukraine, The Exorcist Files podcast tops the charts, Dublin archbishop denies citys bid to tax vacant church properties, Vatican, Oman establish diplomatic relations, Plunging birthrate leads to 8.5 million abandoned homes in Japan, Abortion attitudes in a post-Roe world: findings from the 50-state 2022 American Values Atlas, Detransitioners are being abandoned by medical professionals who devastated their bodies and minds, New archive of Santa Fe clergy abuse documents hailed as unprecedented, Pope encourages filmmakers to reawaken wonder, Follow the Holy Spirit, not internal debates, Pope tells audience, Vatican Bank president testifies he was offered protection to approve London deal, Papal appeals for Syria and Turkey, Ukraine, New Zealand, States have the duty to reduce the drivers of climate change, Vatican diplomat says, Nigerian Christians brace for election as Islamic clerics call all-Muslim ticket a jihad, Bail set at $2M for Bishop OConnells suspected killer, Pope would like to visit eastern Russia, religious leader says, Pontifical Academy for Life discusses emerging technologies, Four female delegates withdraw from German Synodal Path, Journalists testimony backs former Vatican financial watchdog, USCCB president responds to persecution of Church in Nicaragua, North American Synod team concludes week-long writing retreat, Cardinal Ouellet: Priesthood depends on closeness to God, Jesuits say new abuse accusations against Father Rupnik highly credible; restrictions tightened, Pope reflects on relation between canon law, evangelization, Nicaraguan government strips bishop, priest of citizenship, One-fourth of Anglican primates reject leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex blessings, A better way forward: Bishop Paprocki responds to Cardinal Robert McElroy, Ukraines Catholic leader says Biden visit generated new hope, Suspect in bishops killing is husband of housekeeper, Philly pastor: Pipe bomb not directed at Catholic church, but endangered freight line, Kentucky Supreme Court ruling allows states near-total abortion bans to remain in place for now, Bishop Stika asks judge to seal Vos estis records, Texas bishop reflects on experience of leading Synod process in US, Priest wounded in land-mine blast facing more surgery, Vatican volumes record Jewish pleas for help during World War II, Public dispute between Indiana diocese, powerful state senator over Catholic school, Murder investigation underway into Los Angeles auxiliary bishops death, Christ encourages us to live the unbalance of love, Pope tells pilgrims, Franciscan friar expelled from Nicaragua, arrested on return to Italy, Suspect arrested in LA bishops shooting death, Local Catholic pastor lauds Asbury revival, Investigating bishop has no information on Vatican decision not to prosecute Rupnik, Report documents rampant Christian persecution in China, Philadelphia police find 18-inch pipe bomb behind Catholic church, Chinese regime praises Catholic community in Tibet, Pope encourages tenderness in work with the poor, Make technology serve humanity, Pope urges, Parish business manager sentenced for embezzling nearly $574K, Canadian activists seek hate speech designation for questions on residential schools, Military will provide travel allowances for service members abortions, Cardinal OMalley thanks Portuguese abuse survivors for speaking out. All worship centers in Christ, the one mediator. The traditional Rogation Days of Ascension Week begin today, May 11. This Lent I joined Leila Lawler in reading of The Spirit ofthe Liturgy by Romano Guardini.
It always seems the end of Lent and Holy Week God sends extra opportunities for penance. May 13, 2016
The word "tradition" actually means handing down something to another person. Through that same action of the Spirit, Catholic Tradition incorporates us into the Communion of the Saints. Catholic Tradition often seems odd to those outside the Catholic Church.
My cousin died last week. The Pope gained more influence and authority in his jurisdiction as the western Roman Empire continued to deteriorate and crumble.
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Early on in our courtship he asked me for a Lenten book suggestion.
Dec 16, 2015
People assume it's something that we just "made up.". WebIn the Catholic tradition, this theological reflection is focused in: Scripture Key historical developments The mysteries of God Christ Church The moral questions regarding human life and social justice Theological study will open your They believe, in and of themselves, the Holy Scriptures are not a sufficient guide and authority with regard to salvation. Nov 1, 2017
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As a family we still struggle to find the balance to pray together as a family but also not take away their Angels truly exist, but we need to push past the cutesy and cherubic angel on my shoulder to recognize the dignity and higher order of these spiritual beings. Puerto Ricans hold Christianity near and dear to their hearts. In this second Lenten Mass we get down to work on our spiritual program.
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The concept of a basilica which was originally used to describe an open public court building and evolved to mean a Catholic pilgrimage site was born in Italy. Venial sins are slight sins that do not damn ones soul.
Very soon after writing my See also Part Two: Carnival: The Final Countdown
We do not do this on our own, Ember Days, and the time is now. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
WebMonday of the First Week of Lent; Optional Memorial of Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church The great themesthe annual catechumenate by which all the Why do we try to live the liturgical year in the domestic church? Feb 28, 2020
The O Antiphons are seven precious jewels of our Catholic Liturgy, counting down the last seven days before Christmas with building anticipation. I mean do you suspect that most folks today understand Magisterial Authotity as some kind of prudential justice executed from a position of tyranny as a matter of thought or people control? This past Friday I visited my cousin. Beliefs and rituals about death, about burial or other forms of disposition of dead bodies, about the purpose of death and what happens to us after we die, and about by Jennifer Gregory Miller. St. Clement of Rome (ca.
Both the oral and written tradition coexisted together, with the oral tradition giving the definitive interpretation and application of biblical texts (such as Matthew 16:18). Although seemingly different in focus, both celebrations reflect shifts in our daily lives. What is more, the popes allowed for the sale and purchasing of indulgences, typically to help raise funds for their magnificent buildings and other projects. Jan 28, 2022
The Jesse Tree is a beautiful Advent devotion that goes deep into Old Testament typology and salvation history. Feb 2, 2015
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There were two Catholic publications printed in 1946 that were ahead of their time.
The straws reflect extra spiritual efforts made during Advent. The aspects I want to carry forward in my home are presenting the Old Testament in a deliberate manner, Im interrupting my Jesse Tree posts because the O Antiphons begin tomorrow, December 17. Originally written for 2019, updated for 2020:
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It was a delightful journey.
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(2 Tim 1:11-14), "You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
After a week of ferial days except St. Romuald, the Church calendar unfolds several important feast days these next two weeks. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Every year I make some decisions on what areas to focus on during Lent, but even as I choose them, I always wait for God to send me His penance for me for Lent. Although I would never consider myself a Pollyanna, I try to remain positive when writing on the Churchs Liturgy and Liturgical Year. It's a popular trend, but becoming a little too commercial and materialistic.
September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, also popularly known as Michaelmas. I am reminded of Mother Theresa's response to a priest that asked her to pray that the Lord may make his Will clear to him: "the Lord didn't promise certainty - he asked for faith - so I'll pray for your faith" (paraphrased). |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Holy Week traditions for the home, 2022 Preparation for our home and the liturgical celebration of Holy Week. Mar 25, 2016
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Roman Catholics will pray to Christ or any variety of saints, beseeching them for such benefits.
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Jesus was preparing the people for his upcoming greater gift of Himself in the See the corresponding blog post Breaking Bread through the Liturgical Year. The rose-colored vestments for the Third Sunday of Advent or Gaudete Sundayare a signal for the transition into the second part of Advent, which is provides more intense preparation for the remaining days of Advent. The whole burden ofmy article was to show that whenever someone thinks the requirements of Tradition (big T) are clear, he had better first check with the Magisterium of the Church, which alone has the authority to rightly decide that question. Two are included in the Sanctoral (saint) Calendar, and only one is integral to the Temporal Calendar (following the life of Christ).
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Now it We are now in the beginning of three feasts of March (almost always in Lent) that are not part of the Lenten Season. Yes, I know youre tired of hearing about it, but one of our most faithful supporters, and a man whose opinion I deeply respect, has posted two highly critical comments in Sound Off in response to my In Depth Analysis from September 23rd, On Waffling, Tradition, and the Magisterium.
Often a visiting priest celebrates the Masses and gives the homilies and meditations. Both posts challenge not just this particular article but more generally the manner in which I have always portrayed the conflict between Traditionalists and the Church. Apr 6, 2015
He is a host of the Faith and Honor podcast. Acrostic ERO CRAS--Tomorrow, I will come. The Apostles dedicated themselves to this mission, and they appointed other faithful men to succeed them and carry on their work. This post was originally written in 2013. It is a feast of light and includes blessing of candles. The links have been updated for 2015. St. James the Greater was one of the twelve Apostles, but had a special relationship with Jesus. Certainly there are innumerable quarrels over the wisdom of the Churchs prudential decisions as represented by her current disciplines and modes of pastoral administration. This year will be completely different for most of us who cannot attend any religious services or Masses during this time. Dec 23, 2022
Strong tradition of liturgy (ceremony) Emphasis on practices (usually termed, sacraments), including:
Roman Catholics hold to papal infallibility, a position which became official in 1870. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The Roman Catholic Church has espoused a wide variety of political stances and approaches throughout history. Subscribe to Insightsfree! I had not planned a vacation, but the past couple of weeks became a vacation by default with health concerns and funerals and family events. Father Mike Schmitz's Catechism in a Year and Bible in a Year podcasts are a great new habit to begin the year. The next day Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Most resolutions revolve around health of the body: lose weight, exercise more, change bad eating habits. In the Book of Blessings or Roman Ritual, there is a traditional home blessing usually done on Epiphany or during the Christmas season. I have written several posts on Ember Days (links at the end of this post) but never touched on the Ember Days following Pentecost, hence yet another post on Ember Days. News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. Jul 27, 2018
At the Catholic Culture site, Phil Lawler has penned an excellent piece called, Understanding the Vatican crusade against traditionalism. It is an artfully written bullet-point synopsis of the contradictions implicit in collegiality, ecumenism, reaching out to the margins, synodality, the interest in drawing and keeping the young, and canonical The Church was split in two by the Great Schism of 1054, dividing Christians between the western, Latin-speaking Roman Catholic Church and the eastern, Greek-speaking Eastern Orthodox Church. The Feast of the Transfiguration carries my thoughts to grape jelly and weddings. This is traditionally called Candlemas because of the blessing of Ive been distracted this weekend by several inches of snow. Im not ready to get into Christmas preparations! News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. Only when he speaks and teaches as the universal shepherd of Gods church is he considered infallible by Catholics. W.W.SJ.D.
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Most Catholics recognize the end of the Christmas season ends with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which occurred in the Ordinary Form/current calendar on Sunday, January 10, and the Extraordinary Form on January 13th. It is also a Catholic practice to put a consecrated Communion wafer into a special display case called a monstrance, where it can be adored devotionally in a chapel or used in religious processions, particularly during the festival of Corpus Christi. I pray God grant me the grace to remain faithful to her especially in times of uncertainty. The Church is currently remembering the Poor Souls in Purgatory during November, especially the first eight days of the month. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
Ready or not, Halloween is Saturday.
Top 10 Bizarre Aspects of CatholicismStigmata. Stigmata is when a person has unexplained wounds on their body that coincide with the traditional wounds that Christ had.The Cilice. A cilice is an item worn on the body to inflict pain or discomfort for the sake of penance (remorse for your past actions).The Flagrum. Confraternities of the Cord. Relics. Indulgences. The Real Presence. Exorcism. More items |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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February 2 is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas or the Purification of Mary. This belief serves as the basis and justification for the practice of Adoration. Nov 28, 2015
I start turning the monthly pages to see when is Ash Wednesday, whether Easter is early or late, etc. The theme of conversion is a thread that runs all through Lent, but conversion takes on different aspects throughout the phases of Lent. They describe the essentials of a Lenten program. On the General Roman Calendar his feast is July 14, but in the USA that is the Obligatory Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Jan 3, 2016
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The Extraordinary Form follows the 1962 calendar which includes a Pre-Lent season called Septuagesima. In a similar way, the synodal journey is rooted in the Churchs tradition and at the same time open to newness. It is known as the "St. Andrew Novena" or "Christmas Novena" or just "Hail and Blessed" for the first words of the prayer. By Dr. Jeff Mirus (
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It has gone through a few updates and revisions.
WebWhen the Roman Catholic and the Protestant Christian traditions are added together, Christianity is the worlds largest religion with nearly 2.4 billion followers around the
It seems as Catholics we like to pile on extra guilt and stress. =========
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Recently my husband and I watched The Roosevelts: An Intimate History by Ken Burns. Despite complaints that Church needs to return to stricter fasting rules, the current regulations implemented through Vatican II reflect more freedom for interior conversion and choosing penance. Jan 13, 2015
After the Liturgy, the rosary is esteemed as one of the greatest prayers. How many times do we hear of the threesome, Peter James, John? |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Unfortunately, the entire time in church can be (With my apologies to author Judith Viorst.) |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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This article was originally published in 2014. This has been a mandatory policy since the Fourth Lateran Council (1215). Catch up on the news and commentary from the week, or check out this selection from our Resources library for your weekend reading.
It is a helpful summary of Roman Catholic beliefs and a go-to resource for understanding current, official Roman Catholic doctrine. Originally published in 2015, I think it helps to have an annual reminder. Helping Our Faithful DepartedA Bonus for November 2020, Preparing for a Shift in the Liturgical Year, Following a Rhythm of Prayer in the Domestic Monastery, Living Our Lent: Adjusting to Different Seasons of Life, What Is Septuagesima? Typically, the term was used to describe universally accepted Christian beliefs. Dec 6, 2014
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This post was originally written in November 2014. Updates to Catholic Culture's Liturgical Year section, including saints for the 2004 Roman Martyrology, formatting code, adding Station Churches, Ember Days.
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Jul 1, 2016
While all Christians believe Jesus had an immaculate conception--that he was born free from original sin inherited from Adam--Roman Catholics insist on Mary also having the similarly miraculous conception as a point of orthodoxy. But this will be a long process of healing. Roman Catholicism is the largest group in the U.S. Beliefs. With the change of months, I reluctantly switched my Magnificat to the August edition. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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Sacred Tradition comes from Christ.
Its the return of the annual controversy of whether Catholics should celebrate Halloween in a secular way. Seas are too rough for fishing even before the typhoon season. Mere formalism and externalism are of no value in the More, The great themesthe annual catechumenate by which all the people of the Church are renewed in the baptismal promises they repeat at the Easter Vigil; the adventure of God in salvation history and in the coming of the More, The scene of the temptation, which opens the public life of Jesus, declares in the Gospels in a very forceful manner the great change in our lives that He introduces into the world by His work of redemption. In Part One I discussed presenting the Old Testament to children, using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as a guideline. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
The majority of Christians belong to the Greek Orthodox Church, but there are also Greek Catholics, a small Roman Catholic community, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and a few Protestant denominations. Nov 29, 2021
Because of the tie to Peter and Paul (as well as the fact that Rome was the capital city of the western portion of the Roman Empire), the bishop of Rome became the most prominent of the western Christian ecclesiastical leaders, and he received deference from church leaders from other parts of the Empire as well. In the 1800s, Cardinal John Henry Newman (a high-profile convert from Anglicanism) argued for the development of doctrine, in which the Holy Ghost infallibly guided and guides the Roman Catholic Church toward dogmatic truth. If one looks at the Catechism of the Catholic Church, one notes that the first three sacraments During the Easter season, particularly in the month of May which is also dedicated to Mary, many children receive for the first time the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller |
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