Category: Happy Feast Day
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September 15 – Our Lady of Sorrows | Memorial
Feast Day: September 15 Today, September 15, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary in her profound union with the suffering and Passion of her Son, Jesus Christ. Our Lady of Sorrows reminds us that Mary’s love for Jesus was not only present in His moments of…
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Happy Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross from the Holy Land
Today, September 14, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as the Triumph of the Cross. The Cross stands at the very heart of our Christian faith. Upon the Cross, Jesus Christ offered Himself for the salvation of the world. What appeared to be defeat became the victory…
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Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother: Where Was Mary Born and How Should Catholics Celebrate Her Birthday
September 8 is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — the birthday of Our Lady. 🌹 Today, Catholics throughout the world rejoice in the birth of the woman whom God chose to become the Mother of His Son, Jesus Christ. The Church celebrates only three birthdays in its liturgical calendar: the Nativity…
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The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Why August 6 Is One of the Most Important Feasts in the Catholic Church Every year on August 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, commemorating the moment when Jesus Christ revealed His divine glory to three of His apostles—Peter, James, and John—on a high mountain. The Transfiguration is one of…
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Corpus Christi: Celebrating the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist
The Feast of Corpus Christi: A Celebration of Jesus Truly Present Among Us Every year, Catholics around the world celebrate one of the most beautiful and profound feasts of the Church: Corpus Christi, which means “Body of Christ” in Latin. Officially known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this…
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Pentecost Sunday: The Birth of the Catholic Church and the Coming of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost is one of the greatest and most important feasts in the Catholic Church. While Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and Easter celebrates His Resurrection, Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church itself. For Catholics around the world, Pentecost is not simply a historical event remembered…