The liturgy reflects the beauty of the Paschal mystery and the Passover Feast of Christ. Although it is not quite November, the triduum of All Hallows Eve (Halloween), All Saints Day and All Souls Day begins tomorrow. My sons are ages 8 and 12 and are at an age of transition. Jul 22, 2016 Dec 2, 2017 To a non-Catholic, this exhibit From the 2015 archives for the feast of St. Junipero Serra: The Church is nearing the end of the Second Week of Lent. This meant shortening ones time in Purgatory. This year, 2015, October 4 falls on a Sunday, so the memorial St. Francis is not universally observed, but we still might want to honor him in small ways without overshadowing the primacy of Sunday. It is updated to reflect the Christmas 2020-21 season.) ========= In the Passover Seder observed by many Jews there is the particular question by the youngest, "Why is this night different than any other nights?" Oct 30, 2016 Holy Week traditions for the home, 2022 Preparation for our home and the liturgical celebration of Holy Week. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Nov 11, 2016 Nov 2, 2020 This post was originally published in 2013. Jan 19, 2015 This Catholic Tradition is different from those traditions (small 't') that are merely customs, and which are not part of Divine Revelation. Sep 24, 2015 The priest has the option of choosing either saint for celebrating Mass, and lately it seems the Japanese martyrs are chosen in my parish. When I was young, my family had a Jesse Tree as part of our Advent traditions. Most Catholics born after 1965 typically have Want more commentary? Originally posted February 2017. They also celebrate holidays from the Catholic history of Argentina, such as the Good Friday, Easter and Christmas. This statement reveals another key aspect of Catholic Tradition: it is linked to the active work of the Holy Spirit. When Jesus gave us the gift of the Eucharist, He used the universal basics of life, bread and wine, to be transformed into His Body and Blood. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | The church decorations of evergreen, poinsettias and crche are so beautiful and inspiring. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | (Catechism, 77-78). She is only fifty years old, fifteen months older than I am. Does it Matter That I Didn't Keep My Goals for Lent? June 21stmarked the beginning of the. With some exceptions, the Roman Catholic Church requires that its clergy be celibate. You can read the catechism here. Witnesses for Christ: Prayer, Fasting and Bonfires! The past two weeks have been a little hard on my family. Jul 18, 2016 |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Sep 4, 2016 Our Elementary class has 36 children ages 6-12. It ensures the connection "between the experience of the apostolic faith, lived in the original community of the disciples, and the present experience of Christ in his Church.". Roman Catholic Bibles contain all the books one would find in Protestant editions. This past Friday I visited my cousin. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | The Feast of the Assumption, August 15, begins the Germanic tradition of Our Lady's Thirty Days, including Queenship of Mary, Nativity or Birthday of Mary, Naming of Mary and Our Lady of Sorrows. The Apostles dedicated themselves to this mission, and they appointed other faithful men to succeed them and carry on their work. This post is from the archives. 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. 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. However, Catholicism also recognizes the collection of books called the Apocrypha to be within the canon of Holy Scripture. All those in Purgatory will reach heaven eventually. They minister in many important ways in the Church. Christmas still comes on the 25th, ready or not. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Volumes have been written singing the praises of the rosary, including many writings from the hands of Fifteen years ago my then-future husband proposed on October 1, the memorial of St. Thrse of the Child Jesus, also known as The Little Flower. Memorial Day is the unofficial More often then not, the close of the Easter season with the feast of Pentecost falls during the month of May, which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The 'O' Antiphons or Great 'O' are prayed in the liturgy from December 17-23. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | What does it mean? Why do we try to live the liturgical year in the domestic church? Beyond the technicalities of this error, I am reminded of the many Saints who submitted always to Mother Church, even when human reason urged against it, no matter the justification. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | 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. Does the Pandemic Still Affect Church Attendance? Aug 27, 2021 Aug 6, 2021 May 24, 2017 His presence and priesthood are the hope of the world Through Him as More. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Jul 1, 2016 It is a feast of the Lord in the Temporal Calendar, therefore takes precedence when it falls on a Sunday. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Catholics believe in Apostolic Tradition because we understand divine revelation as having been received through the twin channels of Sacred Scripture (the word of God in written form), and Tradition (the word of God in spoken formthe preaching and practice of the Apostles). This belief is substantiated by Saint Paul's advice to Christians Apr 13, 2017 Western Catholics believe that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son, while Eastern Orthodox believe that the Holy Spirit proceeds only from the Father. The Virgin Mary as "Madonna of the 'O' reflects this fullness perfectly. Dec 10, 2021 Pentecost marks the close of the Easter season and the beginning of Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time. After Lents forty To me, Holy Saturday is the longest and the hardest of the days of the Triduum. 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. Dec 27, 2014 Nov 1, 2017 The Latin Mass also offers an intellectually stimulating view of authentic Catholic culture. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | That is in less than 6 weeks or 6 Sundays from now. We have a brand new American saint, St. Junpero Serra; he is the first saint canonized on American soil. Nov 28, 2015 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. Oct 31, 2015 Dec 26, 2017 bio - Although not much is known about these twin brothers, there is much to be learned from contemplating their feast. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | St. Bumping up this 2014 post for the feast of the Ascension, whether it is celebrated on Thursday or Sunday. Preparing our Lent is not just giving up or mastering self. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Mar 1, 2022 Certainly there are innumerable quarrels over the wisdom of the Churchs prudential decisions as represented by her current disciplines and modes of pastoral administration. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | This Mass is concerned with fasting and teaches us what true fasting is. December 3 is the latest date that Advent can begin, which also makes it the shortest Advent possible. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Im late for my annual reminder to pray for the souls in Purgatory in November. I admit it. It is important to remember that Roman Catholics do not understand themselves to be worshipping the saints; they seek to honor them (dulia) while recognizing God alone as worthy of divine worship (latria). Mar 23, 2016 |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | I thank God Almighty that His Church "says so" -, I am impressed by the article. Although I would never consider myself a Pollyanna, I try to remain positive when writing on the Churchs Liturgy and Liturgical Year. My oldest nephew was member of this class of 2015. This is my annual reminder that November 1 begins the special opportunity to earn plenary indulgences for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. 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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. These are stand-alone feasts that provide a Ash Wednesday is right around the corner. At the beginning of Lent many people make the resolutions to give up sweets resulting in slow sales. It is a day of limbo; life is in a kind of suspension. It's the weekend! Opportunities online for Mass, rosary, Stations, are now given a plenary indulgence from the Apostolic Penitentiary. Feb 16, 2021 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. Roman Catholic theologians have defended the universality of their churchs doctrine by several means. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Theres a Summer Saint for That, Nativity of St. John the Baptist: A Family Feast. Apr 21, 2015 Or, is this Authority simply our merciful Lord gently reminding us through His Church of His rightful position - Creator, Savior, God? |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Aug 12, 2022 When I ponder the Immaculate Conception, despite its being the most solemn and highest feast day during the Advent season, I realize it is one of the most intangible feasts. We do not do this on our own, Ember Days, and the time is now. 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 | This Lent I joined Leila Lawler in reading of The Spirit ofthe Liturgy by Romano Guardini. Understanding Catholic Tradition is essential to understanding the Catholic Church and the Catholic Christian faith. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | What is its history and significance? Mar 18, 2018 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Happy Birthday to Our Lady! Holy Thursday begins the sacred Triduumthe holiest days of the Church year. WebThe relationship between Scripture and Tradition comes up regularly in contemporary Catholic apologetics. Puerto Ricans hold Christianity near and dear to their hearts. The month of October is filled with many memorials and optional memorials of saints, but the only two feasts during the month are for St. Luke, Evangelist on October 18, and ten days later Saints Simon and Jude, apostles. Although I haven't been able to keep up with the discussions, I've been reading on my own, hoping to find some time to share my thoughts. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | in History from Patrick Henry College and an M.Div. I. While a family visit is usually an everyday event, this was an important family get-together. She had begun a fast from fashion, trying to buy minimally and only from From the Archives, originally published in 2016: Feb 26, 2016 Ever since my brothers ALS (or Lou Gehrigs Disease) diagnosis I mentioned at the end of May, we have From the archives, originally written October 2015: |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | 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 Because of this alone, it is important to accurately understand the Roman Catholic Churchs history and beliefs. For me and my family, this was a pivotal moment in our lives. Sep 30, 2022 Oct 4, 2015 |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | The links have been updated for 2015. Apr 8, 2022 With the whole Church we rejoice at the resurrection of Christ! Football games and pumpkin spice beverages and foods return; Autumn is upon us. Many Protestants believe that Catholics look to Tradition insteadof Scripture. Imentioned. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Feb 18, 2015 Mar 17, 2015 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. Seeing Catholic Tradition as the active presence of Christ through the work of the Spirit is precisely what accomplishes the "transmission of the goods of salvation" to us: This reality of the divine action of the Holy Spirit within the Church is essential to understanding Catholic Tradition. I would further argue that this is the most appropriate use of the terminology, becauseaddingthe suffixism or ist to any word is supposed to indicate the elevation of that word into a complete system of thought which excludes alternative equivalent systems. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | The date was not chosen lightly. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Although it does not fall in the Christmas season, it is a "Christmas" themed feast, although it also points ahead to Lent and Easter. Holy Week traditions for the home, 2021 Preparation for our home and the liturgical celebration of Holy Week. A positive for the COVID year. Jul 31, 2015 This post was written in October 2014. The Church is currently remembering the Poor Souls in Purgatory during November, especially the first eight days of the month. Sep 19, 2015 The Wednesday following Pentecost traditionally begins the Summer or Pentecost Ember Days. Aug 21, 2015 Under the persecution of Emperor Valerian he was grilled to death on a gridiron in 258. Following her leadership in creating the resources for the Liturgical Year available on CatholicCulture.org, Jennifer Gregory Miller writes more about key feasts and themes. For instance, in 2018, Pope Francis revised the paragraph on capital punishment, which was met with not a little controversy. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | I was surprised to see controversy arising from the idea of taking an Ash Wednesday selfie showing ones ashes and posting it on social media. And it seems like the Catholic Church is responding to the current trend. Jul 27, 2018 Other major Roman Catholic dogmas include a belief in the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary and her bodily Assumption. Apr 17, 2016 One of the most common Mexican traditions during this time is to attend a Catholic mass at your local church and then visit 7 other churches in your area. He is the founder of Trinity Communications and CatholicCulture.org. The Second Vatican Council ("Vatican II") wrote an important document called "On Divine Revelation" (Dei Verbum in Latin). Periodically Pentecost Sunday falls the same weekend as Memorial Day. This enraged many theologians and pastors, including Martin Luther. For modern American readers, this date doesnt bring to mind too many Catholic traditions in this country. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Protestants, on the other hand, read these books only for examples of life and instruction of manners. Jan 7, 2018 That same council prescribed transubstantiation as the authoritative understanding of the Eucharist. Feb 25, 2020 |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | But this will be a long process of healing. This post was originally published in January 2014. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Oct 27, 2017 But St. Blaise, the bishop and martyr who died in 316 A.D. has been honored on February 3rd for many centuries. After eight years of homeschooling, our family is now taking a different path for our sons education. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows and these saints, may we embrace and lift high the Cross daily in our lives. The Church is nearing the end of the Easter season. May 13, 2016 The decorations are Quick Explanation of the O Antiphons, said at Evening Prayer or Vespers from December 17-23 at the last part of Advent. Seas are too rough for fishing even before the typhoon season. Happy New Year! 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. |, by Jennifer Gregory Miller | Earlier this month I wrote about how formation and catechizing our children can go beyond the simple Q&A catechism and continues, especially in special needs for receiving the Eucharist. 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