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Easter-themed baskets with white and red decorations, featuring religious text "Christ is Risen" in red. Baskets contain greenery and white flowers, with lace and ribbon accents. The baskets are placed on a wooden surface near a window."

Święconka tradition emulates the very first Easter – 7 foods, and Holy Saturday Blessing of Food

Holy Saturday, Easter baskets, and blessed food for first Easter meal. With the prayers usually prayed by the priest over the seven foods traditionally in the basket.

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Why Pontius Pilate is in the Apostles Creed, not Judas or the Jews. Gird your loins for the answer.

Of all the people and names surrounding the Passion and Crucifixion of Our Lord, why is Pontius Pilate singled out in the Apostles Creed by name? The answer will startle you.

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A religious icon depicting an angel in pink and green robes greeting a woman dressed in red and blue. The scene is set within an architectural structure with Greek text above: "ΧΑΙΡΕ ΚΕΧΑΡΙΤΩΜΕΝΗ" and "Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ" (The Annunciation). The angel holds a staff, and there is a vase with flowers on the altar between them."

Irritations of Modern Liturgical Accommodations: Today is March 25th, Annunciation, except here

Somebody broke our calendar in the US… Today is March 25th, when for the twenty centuries up until now, we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation.

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Icon depicting Saint Mary of Egypt in a desert landscape, surrounded by monks and religious figures. She is central with a halo, wearing a robe. Text at top reads 'Saint Mary of Egypt' in Cyrillic script."

You should read this: The Life of St. Mary of Egypt

The Story of Saint Mary of Egypt and Father Zosimas is a perennially rich source of grace for lent. Enjoy reading this with your family this week.

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Pope to have Greek at Mass, keeps St Joseph readings, and continues St. John the Baptist theme

Words circulating the internets today have yielded some information about Pope Francis, SJ’s installation Mass tomorrow. He is whacking the offertory procession. Thanks be to God, I say. Unless people are bringing livestock and candles and rugs, I don’t see a point to this glamorization of lay people at the liturgy. The people should be…

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Black and white portrait of an elderly man wearing glasses, papal attire including a skullcap (zucchetto) and collar. He appears to be smiling gently, conveying a serene expression.

“Yeah, and I am Napoleon” — Jesuit porter receives call from Pope Francis, SJ (video)

So Pope Francis, SJ, calls the Jesuit Curia himself, and asks for the Superior General, and upon identifying himself as Pope, the porter, having received many prank calls since the election of Pope Francis was put out, and reported that he nearly said, “Yeah, and I am Napolean” – HAH! But, Pope Francis calmly said,…

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Pope Francis in white papal attire stands at night, addressing a large crowd illuminated by candlelight. The scene is set against a dark background with the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica visible in the distance, emphasizing a Catholic gathering or ceremony.

Jesus wasn’t good enough for them either, Pope Francis, S.J.

Just because the Pope is on the balcony before the people does not mean that the people are supposed to scream “crucify him!”

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Pope Francis in white papal vestments speaking at a podium with microphones, delivering a sermon or address. The background features religious artwork and ornate decorations typical of a Catholic church setting.

First Homily of Pope Francis, SJ

Read the full english text of the first homily of Pope Francis, SJ (courtesy Vatican Radio)

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Uplifting anecdotes, and a story for your lent.

Three short stories from yesteryear to give you some meat to chew on for lent.

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A fresco depicting mythological figures in vibrant colors: cherubs with bows, a central female figure, and various other characters. The scene is dynamic with flowing drapery and dramatic poses.

Kosher Observance is the new Catholic Dating Scene?

Prior to God becoming man, devout souls had only the law, given by God to Moses. It was from God, but the laws is a thing nonetheless, not a person.  Prophets got to be with God, know His person in person, but everyone else knew him from the law and what the prophets said.  To be…

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