Many Christian communities around the world annually observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. This day is a holy day of obligation in which many Christians, particularly of the Catholic faith, attend special church services for this
Observed as a holy day of obligation by Catholics and as a public holiday in some countries, devotees consider the Feast of the Assumption as the Holy Mother’s "heavenly birthday" and this is not a day of mourning for her loss, but a celebration of joy for the union of the mother wi...
Many Christian communities around the world annually observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. This day is a holy day of obligation in which many Christians, particularly of the Catholic faith, attend special church services for this
For Roman Catholics, it is observed as a day of obligation with required church attendance. The Immaculate Conception is a day whose meaning is often confused. By the sounds of it, one would think we would celebrate the day Jesus was conceived*. On the contrary, it is the day that the ...
Last Updated: March 9, 2023 Good Friday is the Friday before Easter. It is one of the most important days for the people of the Christian faith, commemorating the execution of Jesus Christ by crucifixion. It is a day of mourning in both Catholic and Orthodox churches with Christians remember...
Patrick’s Day as it’s a holy day of obligation. Families dress in their best clothing, with shamrocks pinned on their breasts, and attend church as a family. An Extended Throwback of Ireland The era of the middle 4th to the middle 5th centuries is an essential time in Ireland’s ...
When Gregory offered to absolve her from her vow of strict poverty, she responded with unwavering conviction,“Holy Father, I crave for absolution from my sins, but not to be absolved from the obligation of following Jesus Christ.” The Pope was deeply moved by Clare’s heroic commitment to...
Though a holy day, unlike All Saints’ Day is it not a holy day of obligation (meaning you go to church). All Saints DayAll Souls DayCatholicChristianityDay of the DeadHalloween Religion Today is All Souls Day November 2, 2019 Day of The Dead by William Bouguereau (1825-1905)Public ...
For Roman Catholics, it is observed as a day of obligation with required church attendance. The Immaculate Conception is a day whose meaning is often confused. By the sounds of it, one would think we would celebrate the day Jesus was conceived*. On the contrary, it is the day that the ...
Observed as a holy day of obligation by Catholics and as a public holiday in some countries, devotees consider the Feast of the Assumption as the Holy Mother’s "heavenly birthday" and this is not a day of mourning for her loss, but a celebration of joy for the union of the mother wi...