These days are called ‘Penitential Days’ “penitential days are prescribed on which the Christian faithful devote themselves in a special way to prayer, perform works of piety and charity, and deny themselves by fulfilling their own obligations more faithfully and especially by observing fast and abstinence…”
Today, many Catholics have recently taken to using the term ‘Roman Catholic’ in order to affirm their unity with the Pope. However, caution is advised in using the term...
If the amount was too much it was determined that it was no longer wine and therefore was not suitable for celebrating the Eucharist.
The substantial nature of the Ambo, the carvings, it’s positioning in the sanctuary should serve to tell us that this is a significant piece of sanctuary furniture, it is important and it has meaning.
"...as granny might have said to you, ‘offer it up’."
‘Sacramentals derive from the baptismal priesthood: every baptized person is called to be a "blessing," and to bless. Hence lay people may preside at certain blessings...'
"...the O Antiphons or the Great O Antiphons, that have been in use in the Church, certainly since the seventh/eight century, and possibly as early as the fifth century."
St Padre Pio said of the first of these two, that it should shake the roof of the building, as opposed to being mumbled, if said at all.
The Immaculate Conception is a Catholic dogma...In Irish this feast day is called, Féile Mhuire gan Smál – Feast of Mary without stain.
Did you know that the European Flag, 12 gold stars on a blue background, was designed by a Catholic who worked for the Council of Europe...The crown of 12 stars is deeply significant and represents many things.
