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1. A Eucharistic Congress Is the Act of Catholic Clergy, Religious, and Laypeople Gathering Together To Focus On Jesus In the Eucharist. “Eucharist” comes from the Greek word eucharista, meaning “thanksgiving”. For Catholics, Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus in the appearance of consecrated bread and wine. “Congress” refers to the act of […]
As with everything in life, there are highs and lows in the spiritual life. Sometimes life circumstances interrupt what was previously a daily ritual of prayer. Other times we may feel distant from God as we grapple with difficulties. Perhaps daily devotional practices have always been a challenge, and perhaps you’ve struggled to find different […]
Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 When we are born into this world, we are in enemy territory. As Catholics, it is through the sacrament of baptism that we are claimed for Christ. In our day-to-day activities, it is […]
Catholic pilgrimage. Upon hearing those words, an immediate response may be to imagine a lengthy and expensive trip across the ocean to tour a holy place or shrine. While that is a possibility, the concept of pilgrimage cannot be limited to material concerns like travel and cost. Here are seven things you may not […]
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 […]
Monthly devotions are opportunities to learn about central tenets of the Catholic faith including the Holy Name of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and devotion to the Blessed Mother, among others. August is devoted to the Blessed Sacrament, and July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus. Here are four things Catholics can do to […]
The Catholic Church has seven sacraments and many sacramentals. What’s the difference? “The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.” (CCC, 1131) Sacramentals “are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of a […]
There are many music and talk radio programs to choose from today. In a culture that increasingly challenges the teachings of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, Catholic radio is the best option because its goal is to help you get to heaven. Jesus and the Holy Spirit Share a Mission Jesus came to […]