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2 days ago · Bishops must determine that existing Traditional Latin Mass groups in their diocese do not deny the validity of the Second Vatican Council and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Also, bishops must designate non-parish churches where these groups may gather to celebrate Mass and establish the days on which they may celebrate.
3 days ago · 28. 29. 30. Easter for the year 2006 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, April 16th. Easter also called Resurrection Sunday or Pascha is one of the most important days in the Christian faith commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead according to the New Testament. The Easter Triduum or Paschal Triduum starts on the evening of ...
2 days ago · The Gospels list only a few appearances by the risen Lord, “certainly not a complete summary of all that happened during the 40 days after Easter.” For instance, St. Paul highlights that Jesus appeared “to more than 500 brethren at one time” (1 Corinthians 15:6).
2 days ago · Nine Day Divine Mercy Novena. Saint Gregory Easter Prayer. Regina Coeli. Prayers for Easter Sunday - Catholic News Agency.
1 day ago · It is related to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which focuses on the benefits, graces, and merits of the Cross, rather than Jesus Christ's death. Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum.
3 days ago · Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the full moon occurring on, or after, the March equinox (taken as March 21). So for Palm Sunday and St Patrick's Day to be on the same day, March 17 must fall on a Sunday (on average 1 in 7 years) AND there must be a full moon on either March 21, 22, or 23. The interval between successive full moons ...
3 days ago · 74. The image of Christ crucified or lying in the tomb, or the descent into hell, which mystery Holy Saturday recalls, as also an image of the sorrowful Virgin Mary can be placed in the church for the veneration of the faithful. Fasting is also encouraged, but not required, on this day. 4.
