Why Pray to Mary and the Saints?
Why do Catholics pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to various saints? Is there anything in the Bible to back this up? Can't this be considered idol worship? Why not pray directly to God? The mother of Jesus Christ ...
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Advent and Christmas Calendars
Advent/Christmas calendars are an enjoyable way for everyone, adults, and children alike, to prepare for the feast of Christmas.
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Scapulars and Medals
There is a current crisis of Catholic identity, as a generation raised on the possibilities and question marks of Vatican II comes of age without sure answers.
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Shrines and Pilgrimages
For centuries, Catholics have visited places linked to Jesus, to Mary or to other saints, partly as a way of acknowledging that we are always “on pilgrimage.”
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: Novenas
Novenas began in the early Middle Ages in Spain and France as a nine-day preparation before Christmas. The number nine represents the months Jesus lived in his mother’s womb.
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Rediscovering Catholic Traditions: May Crowning
May Crowning and other Marian devotions remind us to honor our heavenly Mother all year.
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