Due to inclement weather, Pope John Paul II's general audience on May 8 took place in the Paul VI Audience Hall instead of St. Peter's Square. Over 10,000 pilgrims were present. The Holy Father ...
I have been reading a chapter of the Psalms each morning — part of my daily quiet time routine I have found to be absolutely crucial to having a “good day” of sensing a life lived in the light of ...
Schnittke’s set of Psalms of Repentance (‘Verses of Repentance’ is a more accurate translation) is some of the most challenging choral music in the repertoire. Its 12 brief movements portray a ...
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72, R. Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.; Romans 15: 4-9; Gospel – Matthew 3: 1-12 John the Baptist is one of the key figures of the ...
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The Jewish High Holy Days are a time of repentance and prayer, but also of hope. Rosh Hashana, the first of the High Holy Days and the Jewish new year, starts Friday evening and continues through ...
Ash Wednesday confronts the Church with an unambiguous anthropological truth: "You are dust, and to dust you shall return." The ...
Hundreds of El Pasoans gathered at St. Patrick Cathedral for Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the start of Lent with prayer, reflection, and commitments to spiritual renewal.
Discover practical steps towards sincere repentance and spiritual renewal. This guide outlines essential actions to help you achieve genuine remorse for sins, including making a written list of your ...
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