Liturgical Year
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With Advent 2024, the odd-numbered liturgical Cycle C begins. What does this entail?
The liturgical calendar has a three-year cycle, repeating every three years, which determines the biblical readings for Sunday Masses. Read more
How to revive the celebration of Eastertide
The 50-day Eastertide, running to Pentecost, is the longest season on the Church calendar. Read more
The Presentation of the Lord: a symbol of the Messiah’s embrace
On this day we remember when Mary and Joseph carried the infant Jesus to the Temple to fulfill the law. Read more
The history of the Epiphany: Here’s what you need to know
The feast of the Epiphany is even older than the feast of Christmas and enjoys its own season, which goes... Read more
St. Leo the Great: the pope who clarified the humanity and divinity of Christ
The worldwide Church celebrates St. Leo the Great, the 45th bishop of Rome and one of only 37 doctors of... Read more
The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ: a gift to his closest followers
In an Angelus address on March 20, 2011, Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration of Jesus prepared his apostles for the... Read more
Sacred Heart flags on Twitter and other ways to celebrate Jesus’ Sacred Heart this month
The entire month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more
USCCB votes to inscribe Mother Teresa in the U.S. Liturgical Calendar
The U.S. bishops voted to honor Mother Teresa each year in the Liturgical Calendar of the United States. Read more
