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Ordinary time - living in the regular

In liturgical Christian traditions, we entered a period called Ordinary Time following Pentecost 3 weeks ago. But in the Roman Catholic Rite, this...

Exploring Lent as evangelical leaders

Most evangelical leaders are not familiar with observing the Lenten season (or Lent as it is usually called). While Lent is closely associated with...

Feast of the Annunciation and International Day of the Unborn Child

Today the Church marks the Feast of the Annunciation. It is exactly nine months until Christmas, the Nativity of Our Lord. Because today celebrates...

Works of Mercy: Missionaries of Our Lady of Divine Mercy

The three works of Lent are prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. While these three actions should be part of our year-round lives, Lent is time to...

Archdiocese of Washington and Diocese of Arlington promote Sacrament of Confession this Lent

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent. The Church call us to three "works of Lent", specifically fasting, prayer, and alms-giving. On...

Feast of the Presentation marked with Solemn Mass on February 2nd

While most people will be taking note of whether PunxsutawneyPhil sees his shadow next Tuesday, faithful Catholics will be marking the Feast of the...

Catholic Living 101: The Solemnity of the Epiphany

The Solemnity of the Epiphany traditionally follows the Twelfth Day of Christmas. In many Catholic cultures, this is the primary day of gift giving...