Don’t go to confession because you want to receive Holy Communion. Even though the priest is available for confession any day of the week, Saturday confession is a widespread practice in many Catholic churches. People have been seen to attend the confessional more frequently so that they might receive Holy Communion on […]
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Apr
Apr
On Holy Thursday there are two Masses: the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Chrism Mass is the manifestation of the Priests’ communion with their Bishop. Every priest is expected to participate in this celebration as it symbolises the unity between the bishop and priests. It also offers them an opportunity […]
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Mar
Mar
Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Odyssey and Iliad, two of Homer’s great works from the eighth century BC, recount exciting tales of a renowned warrior, Odysseus whose moral character equals his prowess in combat, and of a valiant man who battled gods, monsters, storms, sirens, and men to return home to his kid and lovely wife. This […]
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Mar
Mar
(Still on the six commandments of the Church) The obligatory days of fasting and abstinence by the Church are: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. But if you can fast for fourty days, why not? While fasting, you are allowed to take only one full […]
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Mar
Mar
THOU SHALL NOT MARRY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT CATHOLICS. WHY? (A continuation of our discussion on the 6th commandment of the Church) This commandment is referring to mixed marriage. A mixed marriage is a marriage in which only one partner is a Catholic. The Church does not encourage mixed marriage and it considers it dangerous […]
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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE 6TH COMMANDMENT OF THE CHURCH ?
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Mar
Mar
The Sixth commandment says “Thou shall not to marry persons who are not Catholics, or who are related to us within three degrees of kindred, nor privately without witnesses, nor to solemnize marriage at forbidden times” WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? It means that no one is permitted to marry another person who is related to […]
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Mar
Mar
THE SIX CHIEF COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH 1. To keep the Sundays and Holy days of Obligation holy, by hearing Mass and resting from servile works. 2. To keep the days of Fasting and Abstinence appointed by the Church. 3.To go to confession when we are conscious of having sinned gravely. 4.To receive the Blessed […]
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Mar
Mar
WHY 40 DAYS DURING LENT? Lent is the 40-day before Easter. Sundays are not part of this number. Otherwise, it would have been 46 days as some may have it. Why 40? 40 has special significance in the Bible: In Genesis, it took 40 days and nights of rain to cause a flood that wiped […]
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Mar
Mar
The liturgical colour of Lent is purple. Purple or violet represents agony, sorrow, remorse, and contrition. During Lent this colour challenges us to pause and reflect on what Jesus gave up for us. In both advent and Lenten seasons however, purple represents preparation and penitence. Additionally, purple was also a kingly color, and so the […]
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Feb
Feb
Gaffes ordinarily could be blunders, some unintentional remark or an act that could cause embarrassment to the originator and listeners. In this sense, gaffes could be mistakes and anyone could make gaffes. However, some gaffes may reveal the total worldview of those who make them. Gaffes that are under this spectrum are usually remarks […]