No fasting was done on the Sabbath (Judith, viii, 6), on the contrary the choicest meals were served to which friends were invited (cf. Luke, xiv, 1). Origin of the Sabbath.—The Sabbath is first met with in connection with the fall of the manna (Ex., xvi, 22 sqq.), but it...
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“The language of a ‘ruler’ who ‘comes forth’ from ‘Behlehem-Ephrathah’ is a poetic way of describing an heir to the throne of David, a new king who has the Davidic bloodline. This rules is described in provocative ways that suggest divinity. His origin ismiqqedem in Hebrew, whi...
Lent is coming and we know you've got questions! From Ash Wednesday to fasting rules, from no-meat Fridays to the real meaning of "almsgiving," we've got you covered right here. And if you can't find the answer to your Lenten question below, drop us... ...
Lent is coming and we know you've got questions! From Ash Wednesday to fasting rules, from no-meat Fridays to the real meaning of "almsgiving," we've got you covered right here. And if you can't find the answer to your Lenten question below, drop us... ...
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the Catholic Church. It is a time for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal, preparing the faithful for the celebration of Easter. But why is thi... ...
The rules of the local school boards throughout the State also provide liberty to both Christian and Jewish scholars to take time from the school attendance for religious observances on their respective holy-days. EDWARD J. MCGUIRE Catholic Answers is pleased to provide this unabridged entry from...
40 Official Traditional Catholic Directory - 29th Annual Edition (2024) March 2025 Monthly Revised Edition - www.traditio.com/nat.htm FIVE PRACTICAL RULES FOR DEALING WITH THE NEW ORDER (NOVUS ORDO) SECT RULE 1. Treat the New Order sect, also known as the Newchurch of the New Order, ...
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the Catholic Church. It is a time for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal, preparing the faithful for the celebration of Easter. But why is thi... 6 Ways to Live a More Fruitful Len...