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The Seven Archangels of Biblical History

The Seven Archangels—also known as the Watchers

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Easter Octave

The Easter Octave

The Easter Octave By Jennifer Gregory Miller From the archives, originally posted March 30, 2016: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it, alleluia! […]

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Lent

A Short History of Lent

Short History of Lent

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Why do we Kneel?

Why Do Catholic Kneel Kneeling: Kneeling is the most profound sign of reverence and Roman Catholics kneel at the most sacred points of the Mass. In the United States, Catholics kneel throughout […]

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Lent

Lent Interesting Facts

How long is the Easter season? Much like Christmas, Easter is no “one-day” feast. On Tuesday we discussed the octave—the eight days of rejoicing that constitute our Easter and Christmas commemorations. We […]

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Questions and Answers about Lent and Lenten Practices

Questions and Answers about Lent and Lenten Practices

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Why Do We Practice Fasting & Abstinence?

Explain that Lent is the 40 days before Easter in which Catholics pray, fast, contemplate, and engage in acts of spiritual self-discipline. Catholics do these things because Easter, which celebrates the Resurrection […]

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