A painting depicting Pentecost Sunday, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and the Virgin Mary

Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church

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Pentecost is called the “Birthday of the Church” because it marks the start of the Church’s mission, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Virgin Mary. Learn more about the feast day and how you can celebrate.

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An illustration of a priest in running gear running down a street in Boston

Ash Wednesday Reflection: Three Reflections to Start Your Lenten Journey

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Fr. Peter Grover, OMV invites us to approach Lent as a spiritual marathon. In 40 Short Lenten Reflections: A Journal to Get You to Easter, he draws on Scripture, daily life, and the world of long-distance running to help us train the heart, persevere with discipline, and cross the finish line of Easter renewed in grace.

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Learn about indulgences this Jubilee year.

Unlocking Grace: Understanding Indulgences and Their Role in Jubilee

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The Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year is a time of renewal, mercy, and grace. One of the most significant aspects of this holy year is the opportunity to receive indulgences, a special gift of God’s mercy that brings spiritual purification and renewal. But what exactly are indulgences, and why do they play such an important role…

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2025: A Jubilee Year of Grace and Renewal

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The 2025 Jubilee Year officially began on December 24, 2024 with the Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by the Holy Father. Archbishop Richard Henning then officially opened the Jubilee Year in Boston on December 29, 2024 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. A Jubilee Year is a…

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Woman praying a Novena

What is a Novena?

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A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer to ask God for special graces, offer petitions or pray for a specific intention. Learn how to pray one and hear a personal story.

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