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"Amen” is one of the most recognized words in the Christian tradition and, at the same time, one of the most profound. Click here for more information, or go to Adult Faith Formation > Liturgical Lines > Amen.

The proclamation of the Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word, and is thus shown great reverence by setting it off from the other readings with marks of honor. Click here for more information.

Did you know? In Catholic tradition, gestures of reverence are essential to showing respect and adoration, particularly in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Click here for more information.

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why we have a lit sanctuary lamp in our churches?

The Easter Season runs from the Sunday of the Resurrection to Pentecost Sunday. The first eight days of the season form the Easter Octave and are celebrated as Solemnities. The acclamation “Alleluia! Alleluia” is added to the dismissal of the Mass. Click here for more information.

Click here for information on the liturgical lines for Lent.

Coming to the end of the Advent and Christmas Seasons, we begin “Ordinary Time.” Are these weeks called "ordinary" because they are just humdrum, average? Click here to find out!

Holy Communion Under Both Species resumes on the weekend of September 27-28. Click here for more information.

The Transfiguration of the Lord, recalled by today’s liturgy casts a dazzling light on our daily lives and makes us turn our minds to the immortal destiny which that event in itself overshadows. On the summit of Tabor, Christ unveils for a few moments the splendor of his divinity, and manifests himself to the chosen witnesses as he really is, the Son of God. Click here for more.

Friday, February 2, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Click here to find out why it's called Candlemas!

Ordinary Time does not mean commonplace, plain, or run-of-the-mill. It is based on the ordinal numbers, as in First, Second, Third, etc. Click here for more information.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist.

Lent is a penitential season, and thus requires a certain amount of fasting and abstinence. All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence from meat. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and days of fasting and abstinence. Click here for a link to more information.

Click here to find this week's reflection on the Mass and the Holy Eucharist .

Why is it called "Ordinary"? Click here to find out.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist.

Click here to see a reflection from "Divine Intimacy" Vol. III by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen.

Click here to see the latest reflection on the Eucharist from "The Faith Explained" by Leo Trese.