MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR LENT 2024 Through the Desert God Leads us to Freedom Dear brothers and sisters! When our God reveals...
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ASH WEDNESDAY MASS PRAYERS AND READINGS. In the course of today’s Mass, ashes are blessed and imposed. These are made from the olive branches...
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POPE FRANCIS ON ASH WEDNESDAY: HOMILIES HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISBasilica of Santa SabinaAsh Wednesday, 14 February 2024 ______________________________ When you give alms,...
FASTING AND ABSTINENCE: CHURCH LAW. IMPORTANT FACTS. DISPENSATION Below you have some important facts on fasting and abstinence. FASTING AND ABSTINENCE: CHURCH LAW. IMPORTANT...
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“THE CONVERSION OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD.” An Ash Wednesday and Lenten homily from St. Josemaria. We are at the beginning of Lent: a...
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