All Souls’ Day: Prayers, Traditions, and Memorial Gifts for Devout Catholics
Explore All Souls’ Day traditions, prayers, and memorial gifts for devout Catholics. Embrace faith and remember loved ones.
All posts in "Other Special Events"
Preparing for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day: Honoring the Communion of Saints
Explore the rich traditions and significance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day in the Catholic faith. Discover how to honor the Communion of Saints and prepare for these important celebrations.
Unveiling the Significance of the Feast of the Holy Cross
Dive into the history and meaning of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a celebration of profound spiritual significance
What Are the Holy Days of Obligation?
In the Catholic Faith, holy days of obligation are days that require us to attend Mass. Sunday is described as the “primordial holy day of obligation,” according to the Code of Canon Law, hence we are expected to go to church on this day but there are other special days as well.
Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween?
The topic of Catholics and Halloween is a controversial one. Many people around the world celebrate Halloween with costume parties, scary decorations and trick-or-treating from one house to the next. Should Catholics participate in these traditions? Should we celebrate Halloween?
All Saints’ Day — Celebrating Our Spiritual “Tour Guides”
True or False: All Saints’ Day is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church? If you guessed true, you’re right! In the United States, the Church celebrates six Holy Days of Obligation—feast days when Catholics are mandated to attend mass. The other five Holy Days of Obligation are: Solemnity of Mary, the Mother […]
Summer Gardens Trust in God
God, as gardens reach their fullness in the long summer, I trust that you are slowly transforming me, too.
Chalice of Love – Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! There is just something unique and mysterious about mothers. But I didn’t grow up thinking I was going to be unique and mysterious simply because I was a mom. In fact, it was just the opposite for me… I was a Catholic Worker for several years as a […]
Celebrating Saints: October is a good month to begin!
In my Religious Formation classes we spend most of October talking about saints. The saints lived out the Gospel message of love and devotion in different ways. They weren’t perfect people. Many, like St. Augustine, didn’t turn away from a sinful lifestyle until later in their lives. What the saints all have in common is […]
God Invites You to a Journey of Faith. The Pilgrimage.
By Judith Costello When we think of “vacation” we often imagine heading for the beach or the mountains to relax and unwind, while the kids are pleasantly occupied with new outdoor distractions. But sometimes, what we really need is “soul liberation!” Our souls, perhaps more than our bodies, need the opportunity to SOAR by experiencing […]
On the Feast of the Annunciation: When a Woman Says “YES”
It’s hard to imagine what it was like for Mary. She was young and newly betrothed when she said “yes” to becoming the virgin mother of our Lord. Though she had an immaculate soul and had consecrated her life to God, it didn’t mean she could see into the future, anymore than any mom can […]
The Spirit of the Irish
Ireland twinkles like a green jewel—it is truly an Emerald Isle! I went there right out of college to explore my roots. And I had to hold my breathe looking out at the beauty of that landscape. I also couldn’t help but love the leprechaun-like character of the people. In Ireland, every chance meeting is […]