Palm Sunday also known as Passion Sunday is the first day of the Holy Week. It is signified in churches with the waving of palm branches and singing of “Hosanna!” It commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when they took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna! Blessed […]
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09
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 […]
08
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 […]
Article, Know Your Faith, Parish Activity
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE 6TH COMMANDMENT OF THE CHURCH ?
06
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 […]
06
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 […]
03
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 […]
03
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 […]
10
Jan
Jan
1. Jesus called children to himself, saying, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” (Luke 18:16-17) 2. Matt. 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make […]
Know Your Faith, Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR JANUARY 2ND: MEMORIAL OF SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT AND GREGORY NAZIANZEN
02
Jan
Jan
MEMORIAL OF SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT AND GREGORY NAZIANZEN, BISHOPS AND DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH. HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH: AVOID DANGEROUS ERROR 1 John 2:22-28; Psalm 98; John 1:19-28 “Beloved: Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and […]
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Dec
Dec
END-OF-YEAR CHEERS OR TEARS The end-of-year syndrome is keeping many families, organizations, corporations, industries and businesses in a crazy rush. The Christmas season is now known for gatherings; holidays, weddings, church services, and crusades; Housewarming celebrations, the debut of new cushion clubs with their hype men and DJs’ vibes that attract rock and roll enthusiasts […]