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Easter!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!  

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Christ in the Tomb

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Holbein, Hans the Younger The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb 1521 O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

His cross stands empty in a world grown silent Through hours of anguish and of dread; In stillness, earth awaits the Resurrection While Christ goes down to wake the dead.  

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Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

 

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Palm Sunday

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem. As he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples. He said, “Go into the village opposite you, and as … Continue reading →

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What Determines the Date of Ash Wednesday?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is only five weeks away. If that seems early compared with last year, you’re right. Ash Wednesday 2013 falls nine days earlier than Ash Wednesday 2012 did. Last year, Easter fell right in … Continue reading →

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12/12/12

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

It’s the last alliteration date of the century! Enjoy… and no… the world will not end, good people, at least not because of the predictions of fallen man. Come to think of it, we’ll even have a 12 min,12 secs after 12 … Continue reading →

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Catholics in the Holy Land Change Calendar to Celebrate Easter with the Orthodox

Posted on November 4, 2012 by
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Ascension Day

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles … Continue reading →

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Catholic Church in Israel to Change the Date of Easter

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Source: For pastoral reasons. The Catholic Church in the Holy Land plans in  future to celebrate Easter according to the Orthodox calendar. The reason is consideration of the many inter-church families, said the Franciscan Custos Pierbattista Pizzaballa. In ecumenical dialogue, the … Continue reading →

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