What do we affirm on August 22 when we proclaim and celebrate the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary? The feast of the Queenship of Mary was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954, and was originally celebrated on May 31, the month of the May crowning of Mary. Today the memorial is celebrated...
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Why was the name for this Sunday changed from Corpus Christi to the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ? The Lectionary revised by Vatican II changed the name of this feast from Corpus Christi, the feast of the body of Christ, to the feast of the Most Holy Body and...
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What significance does the feast of the Most Holy Trinity have on our identity and mission as disciples of Jesus? When speaking of the Trinity, the nature of mystery always surfaces. The meaning and significance of mystery can puzzle us. If we cannot understand or appreciate it, what difference does it make for our...
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Why do most dioceses transfer the feast of the Ascension from Thursday to the following Sunday?
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