(Catholic Online) Anastasia of Sirmium, was persecuted for Christ Jesus during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (242-311) Anastasia is one of seven women commemorated by name in the Canon of the Holy Mass. Following the death of Anastasia mother, her father gave Anastasia for marriage to a pa...
Since then, the Vienna Boys' Choir has performed concerts under many great conductors, including Leonard Bernstein. Yet, in keeping with a tradition dating back to 1498, the choir sings solemn mass in Vienna's Hofburg Chapel every Sunday. What is the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular?
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In bygone days, liturgical prayer—the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Divine Office (also known as the Breviary, the Liturgy of the Hours, the Work of God)—was the prayer par excellence of the Church. With the Protestant Reformation, it began to fall from popularity and usage, ...
Introit: The Lord said to me (Kelly) --- Christmas proclamation *Procession to creche: W zlobie lezy/Infant holy (vs. 1 Polish/vss 1 & 2 English)--arr Gaida *Enshrining of the Christ Child: Lulajze Jezuniu *Retiring to sacristy/Entrance for Mass: Silent Night--Gruber (original version...
Coming from a Catholic family, we always fasted on that day. The tradition has it if you don’t eat anything until the festive dinner, you will see the “Golden Pig.” “Emma, don’t eat anything or you won’t see the golden pig,” my grandfather chuckled behind my back. ...
Which translates to Christ's Mass. That was the name of the Christian worship service in honor of Jesus' Birth. There is also the abbreviated word of Xmas. The use of Xmas dates back to the 16th century. It also comes from the first letter "X" from the Greek word for Christ, Χρ...
the Catholic Church rebuked the priest who conducted the Christmas mass for the soldiers. Thus, religion is like nationality. It is merely something that serves to divide us. It is only when we are truly human with no barriers - such as in joining together to celebrate Christmas or burying ...
Let me close with something more in keeping with the true spirit of “Christ’s Mass.” This year I read for the third time one of my favorites, Brant Pitre’sJesus and the Last Supper. I was delighted again by Pitre’s expert untangling of the seeming contradiction between John’s Gosp...
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