Category: Happy Feast Day
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Happy Feast Day: Our Lady of Mercy
On September 24, the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Mercy, a beautiful devotion that reminds us of Mary’s maternal love and her constant intercession for those who turn to her with faith. Mary is the Mother of Mercy because she leads us to Jesus Christ, who is the…
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St. Padre Pio Feast Day – September 23
Today, September 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, lovingly known as Padre Pio. Padre Pio was an Italian Capuchin priest who devoted his life to Jesus Christ, prayer, the Holy Eucharist, Confession, and the salvation of souls. He spent many years serving the faithful at San Giovanni Rotondo…
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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…