WEBa guide i to praying i the rosary. The Joyful Mysteries. The Annunciation. He came to her and said, ‘Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!’. Lk 1:28. The Visitation. When Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the child leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she ex-claimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are ...
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Did the Virgin Mary die and, if so, where? - Catholic Courier
WEBAug 3, 2020 · Section: Columns. Q. In 1999, I traveled to the Holy Land, visited the Basilica of the Dormition, where we were told the Virgin Mary died. Years later, I visited Ephesus and a little home where, we were told, Mary had lived and died. In 1967, St. Paul VI visited that home, and in 1979 St. John Paul II celebrated Mass there.
Purgatory, limbo explained - Catholic Courier
WEBDec 21, 2009 · Purgatory is an ancient concept in Judeo-Christian tradition, Father Hart explained. Rabbis during Jesus’ time were familiar with the notion, which since has been elaborated upon. Catholic doctrine regarding purgatory was formulated during the councils of Florence in the 1400s and Trent in the 1500s, according to the catechism.
Catholic Church’s annulment process explained
WEBOct 3, 2014 · CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) — The topic of annulments, properly called a declaration of nullity, is one that seems to cause a lot of confusion for those involved. One of the biggest sources of confusion seems to stem from the word "annulment" itself. In reality, nothing is made null through the process, notes the U.S. Conference of …
Easter symbols explained - Catholic Courier
WEBApr 2, 2020 · The lamb, of course, is the symbol of Christ himself — the lamb of God, the sacrificial offering. Speaking of food, many Christian cultures prepare special breads and pastries for Easter. For example, Italian homes offer Colomba Pasquale, a dove-shaped Italian cake topped with almonds and sugar. Hot crossed buns, with the symbol of …
Rochester Catholic cemetery opens a new cremation garden
WEBOct 2, 2020 · Bishop Salvatore R. Matano visited Rochester’s Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Sept. 19 to dedicate the Angels of God Cremation Garden, the newest section of the 149-year-old cemetery.. Located in the eastern portion of the cemetery campus, the Angels of God Cremation Garden is the third section designated specifically and only for cremated remains, or cremains, according to Joy Pierce, Holy ...
Video: Sunday Mass courtesy of News10NBC - Catholic Courier
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Watch Sunday Mass from News10NBC in Rochester. New Masses available Sundays starting at 5:30 a.m.
The definitive guide to Holy Week - Catholic Courier
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, the Sixth Sunday of Lent, marks the beginning of Holy Week. The Mass on this day commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem when people waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna.”. Before Mass begins, palms are blessed, and there is a procession that symbolizes the …
Stations of the Cross explained - Catholic Courier
WEBFeb 12, 2016 · The 14 traditional stations are: * Jesus is condemned to death. * Jesus accepts the cross. * Jesus falls for the first time. * Jesus meets his sorrowing mother. * Simon of Cyrene carries the cross for Jesus. * Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. * Jesus falls a second time. * Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.