Did you Know? (Sunday, January 5, 2020)
In 253AD, St. Cyprian of Carthage wrote a letter to Fidus (an African Bishop) to challenge the then tradition of waiting eight days to baptize children. This letter, therefore, shows […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, December 29, 2019)
There is no evidence for the observance of Christmas Day on December 25 before 300 AD. In fact, the earliest record of December 25 as a church festival is in […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, December 22, 2019)
The angel, Gabriel, is mentioned only four times in the Bible. Twice he appeared to Daniel to teach him things beyond his comprehension, and in the New Testament, Gabriel announced […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, December 15, 2019)
In ancient times purple dye was very expensive, and so the colour was a symbol of wealth, power and royalty. Consequently, royal purple is the colour used by the church […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, December 8, 2019)
Advent is not a penitential season. The Alleluias and other triumphal expressions of praise to God, are sometimes however, omitted in anticipation of the grand celebration of Jesus’ Incarnation on […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, December 1, 2019)
Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming” Advent begins the church year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. Advent is a time for self-examination and repentance, as the church […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, November 24, 2019)
The Messiah was expected to come from David’s line. The fulfillment of this prophecy is stated in the genealogy given in Matthew 1:1-16, in which Jesus is a part of […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, November 17, 2019)
There is a difference between a Tabernacle and an Aumbry. Though both are used for the exclusive reservation of the consecrated elements (the Body and Blood of Christ), the Tabernacle […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, November 10, 2019)
Jesus had many run-ins with Pharisees, especially about the hypocrisy of some. Because of this, “pharisaical” has come to mean hypocritical or sanctimonious. However, the original impulse of the Pharisees […]
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Did You Know (Sunday, November 3, 2019)
All Saints’ Day had its origins in the fourth century, when churches in the East began to celebrate “the Feast of the Martyrs of the whole world” on the Sunday […]