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The Biblical Origin Of The Holy Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church traces its history to Jesus Christ and the Apostles. Over the course of centuries, it developed a highly…
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Why did the Church move to Rome from Jerusalem?
Many imagine why the Church ended up in Rome since the Scripture talks about the “New Jerusalem” and did not…
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What You Should Know About The Litany Of The Saints
The Litany of the Saints is one of the ancient Catholic prayers still in use. In the fifth century, it…
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Five Ways We Incorporate Prayer Into Our Liturgical lives
The liturgical calendar offers us an opportunity to consider the lives and examples of the Saints, to learn about events…
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The Tabernacle
The Altar or the tabernacle as also known in modern times is the focal point of the Church building. It…
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Here Are The Differences Between Advent And Lent
Advent is the Preparation, in expectancy of the Messiah. It is a season or time of preparation that directs our hearts…
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The Old And New Testament Canon – The Canon Used By Christ
A few books of the Catholic Bible are not in the Protestant Bible. Did the Catholic Church add things to…
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History Of The Deuterocanonical Books
Why are there seven extra books in the Roman Catholic Bible? As some most especially the protestants would ask and…
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Benefits Of A Catholic Education
Why do we have Catholic schools? Why are they important? Why do they matter? Catholic education not only teaches general…
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Why Are They Called “Maundy Thursday” and Good Friday?
Just last week, we entered the Lenten season with the Ash Wednesday beginning it. And a few weeks from now,…
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What You Should Know About The Catholic Tradition
Those outside the Catholic Church often view the Catholic Tradition as awkward. People often assume it’s something that was “made…
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The Origin And Use Of The Monstrance
The Monstrance also was known as the Ostensorium in accordance with its etymology. It is the vessel used in the…
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History Of The Legion Of Mary
The Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful…
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Ever Wondered Why Catholics Call Priests “Fathers”?
Just as Bill Jackson, a Fundamentalist who runs a full-time anti-Catholic organization, says in his book Christian’s Guide To Roman Catholicism that…
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Four Common Habits that can Hinder your Growth
There are lots of ways that hinder us from living the lives God calls us to live. Each of us…
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Here are the Differences Between Weekday Mass And Sunday Mass
Lots of puzzling questions have been asked as to the differences between Sunday Mass and the weekday Mass. As some would…
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How The Marian Grotto Came To Be
The Grotto is a Catholic Shrine dedicated to Mary, Our Sorrowful Mother. It was founded by Ambrose Mayer who joined…
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Things To Do When You Feel Lost
Very often, we desire to grow in Holiness, develop our prayer strength, or get rid of serious sin in our…
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Several Gestures and Postures During Mass and their Meaning
Non-Catholics who attend the Holy Mass for the first time especially during the Holy Week might wonder why we stand,…
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What To Do And What Not To Do During Mass
Genuflect Towards the Tabernacle When We Enter And Leave The Church During the preparation of the Holy Mass, Christ is…
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Can One Sit During The Stations? How Obligatory Is It To Walk, Kneel And Stand Throughout The Stations Of The Cross
In our previous post, we discussed the Origin and significance of the Stations of the Cross. Just like we said…
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6 Most Disheartening Situations hurting the Catholic Church Around the World
Throughout History to these recent times, the Catholic Church has suffered seriously from lots of challenges resulting from economic, social,…
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What you should Know About The Liturgy Of The Holy Hour
The Liturgy of the Hour also known as “Divine office” or as the “Breviary, is an official set of Prayers…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Say The Liturgy Of The Hour – One Prayer You Often Fail To Say
Like we explained in our previous post, the Liturgy of the Hour, also known as the Divine Office or Breviary,…
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Reflection on the Holy Eucharist Towards One’s Calling
The Thought of the Catholic church finds its source and strength in the Holy Eucharist. This Blessed Sacrament was given…
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Ways To Get Inspired to Meditate on Christ’s Passion
The Passion is an ultimate sign of God’s love for mankind. Every pain Christ suffered on the Cross has a…
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The 10 Holidays Of The Church and What We Mean By “The Holy Days Of Obligation.”
Before we could go further, it is necessary for us to understand the meaning of “obligation” and “Holy Day” An…
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What You Need To Know About Mary, Mother Of The Church
What does it mean to say that Mary is the Mother of the Church? What does it mean to say…
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How Long Should You Keep Your Ashes On?
Lots of controversies have been going on as to how long should one keep ashes on the forehead on Ash…
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St. Francis Of Assisi Prayer For Peace
Lord make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury,…
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