Tag: Holy Day
Epiphany
Recalling the event when wise men from the East visited the child Jesus and brought Him gifts, the Epiphany, or Manifestation of Christ, has...
The Immaculate Conception
At the moment of her conception, Mary was given a unique gift of Sanctifying Grace which filled her entire being so that she was...
The Birth of John the Baptist
Because of his major role in salvation history, John the Baptist’s birth is one of only three celebrated by the Catholic Church. The others...
The Ascension into Heaven
Forty days after his resurrection from the dead, Jesus ascended into Heaven to be seated at the right hand of God the Father. Jesus’...
Easter
Easter, also called Pascha, celebrates Jesus Christ’s Resurrection from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion. It is the oldest and most...
Epiphany
The Epiphany, or Manifestation of Christ has been celebrated since earliest days of the Church. It recounts the event when wise men from the...
Immaculate Conception
Mary was not picked to be the Mother of our Savior when she was a young girl praying in the garden. She was chosen...
All Souls Day
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day, is a holy day devoted to remembering deceased loved ones and...
The Birth of John the Baptist
John the Baptist is the hinge that connects the Old Testament to the New Testament. He is the last of the prophets to announce...