Category: Catholic Events

The First Friday Devotion is a beloved Catholic practice centered on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, honoring His immense love for humanity. This devotion was revealed by Jesus Himself to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun, in a series of apparitions between 1673 and 1675. The Origins of the Devotion In these apparitions, Jesus showed St. Margaret Mary…

Feast Day: August 22 On August 22, the Catholic Church honors Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. This beautiful feast, known as the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrates Mary’s exalted role as Queen in the Kingdom of God, united with her Son, Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. What Does the Queenship Mean? Mary is not…

Feast Day: August 15Solemnity & Holy Day of Obligation The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most beautiful and ancient beliefs of the Catholic Church. It teaches that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. What Does the Assumption Mean? The Church believes…

August 6 On August 6, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, a moment of divine glory when Jesus revealed His heavenly majesty to three of His apostles—Peter, James, and John—on Mount Tabor.  What Happened? The event is described in the Gospels (Matthew 17:1–9, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36). As Jesus prayed, His face shone…

Also known as the Dormition Fast or Assumption Fast, this period of fasting is a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, practiced especially in Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions from August 1 to August 14, leading up to the Feast of the Assumption on August 15.  What Is the Fasting of Our Lady? This two-week fast honors Mary’s Dormition (falling asleep) and Assumption into Heaven. It is…