Why do Catholics cover crucifixes and statues during Lent?
It seems strange that during the most sacred time of year Catholics cover everything that is beautiful in their churches, even the crucifix.
The Queenship of Mary and her Immaculate Heart
The Catholic Church celebrates each year the feast of the Queenship of Mary on August 22. Previously this feast was celebrated on May 31, established by Pope Pius XII.
Carmelites celebrate feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated on 16 July by the Carmelites. Notably, it is the date in Carmelite tradition which is associated with the gift of the Brown Scapular...
Oh Priests Of Christ, Look Upon Your Blessed Hands!
Behold those hands - not thine alone they be, But stamped with mark of Heaven’s mystery. For these are hands by Christ Himself once claimed, Anointed, sanctified, and ever named.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Biblical reflections Day 4
We bring you the fourth in a series of Biblical reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which has been jointly prepared...
Kuching girl answers God’s call to Daughters of Divine Charity England
On 28 August 2021, the feast of St Augustine, I made my final vows as a Daughter of Divine Charity in England.