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Bookmark or Share- What is the story behind the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help?The image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is an icon, painted on wood, and seems to have originated around the thirteenth century. Traditionally, the image is also known as “Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.” The icon (about 54 x … Continued
- RCIA | Fr. William P. Saunders | Catholic Straight AnswersLearn the Catholic Faith by watching each video from Fr. William Saunders' RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) class for free!
- What is exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament?While emphasizing the importance of the Mass, the Holy Father then recommends various forms of Eucharistic devotion: personal prayer and periods of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, exposition and benediction, Forty Hours devotion, Eucharistic processions, Eucharistic Congresses, and a special observance of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
- What are the Holy Days of Obligation? - Catholic Straight AnswersFor example, if Christmas falls on a Saturday, the obligation remains to attend Mass; on the other hand, if the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (January 1) also falls on a Saturday, it remains a holy day but without the obligation to attend Mass. The Vatican confirmed this decision on July 4, 1992, and it became effective on January 1, 1993.
- What is the difference between a solemnity, a feast, and a memorial?Each Solemnity begins on the prior evening with first vespers (evening prayer) and several of the solemnities have their own Vigil Mass. On these days, both the Gloria and the Creed are recited. Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (which in the United States are the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, Ascension, Assumption, All Saints, Immaculate ...
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