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Lenten Lockdown—Lest We Forget
Some historical events leave an indelible mark on the memories of those who lived through them. Every American remembered what they were doing when they heard the news of the …
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Pope thanks Bishop Varden for retreat, highlights references to Bernard, Newman (CWN)
At the conclusion of the February 22-27 retreat to the Roman Curia, Pope Leo XIV thanked Bishop Erik Varden, OCSO, who preached the retreat conferences.
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Those who attend unapproved traditional Latin Masses are excommunicated, Brazilian archbishop declares (Pillar)
Archbishop Carlos Alberto Breis Pereira, OFM, of Maceió, Brazil, declared that Catholics who attended unapproved traditional Latin Masses are schismatics who have incurred automatic excommunication. “The archbishop’s decree reminded local …
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Vatican announces 2026 stamps (CFN.va)
The Postal and Philatelic Service of the Vatican City State announced its 2026 postage stamps. Among the 19 stamps are stamps commemorating the 8th centenary of the foundation of the …
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The Costco rotisserie chicken is eucharistic reading of grace
“This everyday food item has come to function symbolically as shared bread offered at a cost, meant to be eaten together, not optimized for profit or prestige,” writes David Drury.
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Comedian channels Mary: ‘What if it’s breech? What if it’s sick? What if it’s God?’
In new Netflix special “Prodigal Daughter,” Taylor Tomlinson tackles the lack of agency many Christian girls and women experience.
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NCR members read: Fiction and memoir
NCR Forward members share their best book recommendations.
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Pope Leo XIV thanks preacher at end of Lenten exercises
Pope Leo XIV closed the Vatican’s weeklong Lenten spiritual exercises Friday by thanking retreat preacher Bishop Erik Varden and urging those gathered to live out St. Paul’s exhortation to “behave …
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Saturday of the First Week of Lent
Moses spoke to the people, saying:“This day the LORD, your God,commands you to observe these statutes and decrees.Be careful, then,to observe them with all your heart and with all your …
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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque—Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you …
Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being discouraged or cast down, for God’s …