Readings from: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040219.cfm The images of water in both readings today are life-giving. We’re not hearing any Lenten ‘repent’ messages, just messages of hope and new life. In Ezekiel, the...
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Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Ascension Day Definition and Summary The Feast of the Ascension commemorates Jesus' ascension into heaven 40 days after his resurrection. Thus Ascension Day falls 40 days after Easter, on the...
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Mass Structure and Meaning: Introductory Rites
...to pray and, after a brief silence, proclaims the prayer of the day. The Opening Prayer gives a context for the celebration. From: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. www.usccb.org...
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The Month of January
...joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored). The remaining days of January are the beginning of liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Epiphany),...
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