Did you know? (Sunday, January 19, 2025)
In the Christian East, the celebration of Christ’s birth also became a Festival distinct from the Epiphany. Their celebration of Epiphany is also twelve days after Christmas. Unlike Western Christians […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, January 12, 2025)
The Season of Epiphany begins on January 6 and continues through to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The liturgical colour for the period between the Feast of the Epiphany and […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, January 5, 2025)
The Season of Epiphany begins on January 6 and continues through to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The liturgical colour for the period between the Feast of the Epiphany and […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 29, 2024)
During the era of slavery in Jamaica, the celebrations of Christmas among the enslaved population were a blend of various cultural influences and traditions. Enslaved individuals, often granted a brief […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 22, 2024)
The specific date of Jesus’ birth is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, and there is no definitive biblical evidence indicating that he was born on December 25th. The Gospels […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 15, 2024)
Our Province uses three sets of Bible readings – for Sundays, for weekday celebrations of the Eucharist and for Morning and Evening Prayer. These are to be found in our […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 8, 2024)
The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catholic tradition. The wreath is made of various evergreens, signifying continuous life. The laurel (leaves) signifies victory over persecution and suffering; the […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 1, 2024)
Happy New (Church) Year! One of the themes of Advent is “Hope”. It’s a hope that’s not just characteristic of human beings but of the wider creation. Romans 8:19 tells […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 24, 2024)
The Christian Tradition helps us learn to listen to the book of creation. Christian spirituality is replete with practices that move our bodies to contemplation in words and silence. Liturgical […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 17, 2024)
The name Jamaica is derived from the Taino word “xaymaca”, which means “land of wood and water” and is fitting for a country where beauty flows from lush green mountains […]