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Some people who see Catholics with statues, rosaries, certain prayers, scapulars, candles, might be tempted to think these things are just superstition. Sacramentals open us up to receiving grace from…
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Holy water is a sacramental. Holy water reminds us of our Baptism and should encourage us to continue to walk in the new life we received in Baptism.
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The Catholic Church cares about marriages, and has the authority to determine if a marriage is valid or not based on a set of criteria.
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The Church calls the exchange of vows consent—that is, the act of will by which a man and a woman give themselves to each other, and accept the gift of…
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Bishops, priests, and deacons all receive an imprint in the sacrament of Holy Orders that cannot ever be removed, but play three distinct roles in the sacramental life of the…
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Priestly formation includes human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation in seminary. During this time, a man enters deeply into prayer and learns to listen well to God.
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God does offer us strength and grace to endure suffering and unite it to His passion, so we can experience the Resurrection with Him. God offers us healing through the…
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The Church generously gives us the Anointing of the Sick, to receive before a surgery, extended hospital stay, or in times of serious illness.
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Jesus wants us to experience his mercy through his priest who exercises the power of forgiveness that Christ gave the Church in the Sacrament of Penance.
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Talking to Jesus, inviting the Holy Spirit into our hearts, and making an Examination of Conscience are great ways to get our hearts ready.
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We are all called to active participation in the Mass. Our attention, intention, and gestures matter!
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The different moments in the liturgy are opportunities for us to enter more fully into participation in the sacrifice and communion of the Eucharist.
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