Our week begins with “Gaudete Sunday.” Gaudete means “rejoice” in Latin. The spirit of joy that begins this week comes from the words of Paul, “The Lord is near.” This...
Gaudete Week


Our week begins with “Gaudete Sunday.” Gaudete means “rejoice” in Latin. The spirit of joy that begins this week comes from the words of Paul, “The Lord is near.” This...

...truth (cf. John 4:23-24). But this observance also reminds us of the importance of the material buildings in which the community gathers to celebrate the praises of God. Every community...

the Middle East. We must be watchful so that even if the master comes after midnight, we will be ready for him. This is what the coming of the Son...

...the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. Being anointed with chrism is a sign of receiving the Holy Spirit. Commissioned- To be commissioned is to be entrusted with the...