Liturgical Year
The celebration of Easter is not just a “religious” event. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that the Resurrection was an historical event due to: The empty tomb. The linen cloths left behind are a sign this was not a human work, like with Lazarus. The appearance of Jesus, the Risen […]
Lent in the Catholic Church has three purposes: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The cyclical nature of the liturgical year provides a rhythm for engaging in these practices with greater depth each year. But what if your daily life is busy? What if your spiritual life is stagnant? Do you need a Lent […]
Shop for Christmas presents. Decorate your home. Bake Christmas cookies. Put up the Christmas tree after Thanksgiving, and take it down shortly after Christmas. In our commercialized culture, these are the tasks related to Christmas. It’s a season of spending money amidst the hustle and bustle of “to do” lists. Preparing for Christmas in […]
Advent is one of the most beautiful and meaningful seasons in the Catholic Church, yet many of its rich traditions and profound symbolism often go unnoticed. It’s a time of joyful anticipation, reflection, and preparation—not just for Christmas, but for something even greater. In this post, we’ll explore four things Catholics might not know about […]
For each month of the year, the Catholic Church has assigned a particular devotion for the faithful to contemplate. This hearkens back to the Middle Ages, a time when most people couldn’t read. Instead, they learned the faith through the images on stained glass windows and by practicing particular devotions. Not only is the […]
Holy Week is a time of transition in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic church. It is the movement from Lent to Easter in which the faithful reenact and participate in Christ’s Passion. “Passion” comes from a Latin word, “patior”, which means “to endure” and “to suffer”. At Catholic Radio Network, we invite you […]
Just as the season of Advent leads the faithful to Christmas, so does Lent prepare for Easter. Society has captured Christmas, swapping out Jesus with the commercialization of giving. In the fiscal year (and in some families) Christmas is the high point of the year. However, in the Catholic church that is not the case. […]
During the liturgical year, special emphasis is given to celebrating the central mysteries of our Catholic faith: The Incarnation Jesus’ death on the cross His Resurrection His Ascension into Heaven The descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost Both Advent and Lent are spiritual seasons that encourage waiting, preparation, and penance. However, […]
…in the Transfiguration it is not Jesus who receives the revelation of God; rather, it is precisely in Jesus that God reveals himself and reveals his face to the Apostles. Pope Benedict XVI Homily, March 20, 2011 The Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus is celebrated in the liturgical year on August 6th. […]
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” – Luke 1:28 Catholic radio broadcasts daily Mass, homilies and sermons, and a multitude of daily programs and call-in shows. The goal is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and teach truths of the Catholic faith. This includes references to the Catechism […]