Pentecost ist the birthday of the Church! This was when Jesus sent the Holy Spirit down to his apostles and disciples. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Pentecost was yesterday on Sunday. Prayer for the …
Read MoreSt Joseph’s Day and the Holy Shroud
On the 19th of March the Church celebrates St Joseph’s Day. Joseph was the faithful spouse of Mary, the mother of God. He was the foster father of Jesus Christ, whom Mary conceived through the Holy Spirit. Together with blessed Mary, Joseph was responsible for …
Read MoreAsh Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the begining of lent. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. At church the priest wears purple – the liturgical colour of lent. The faithful visiting church on this day will receive the sign of the cross, in the shape of …
Read MoreImportant Catholic Books: God or Nothing
In his conversation with Nicolas Diat, Robert Cardinal Sarah gives us a strong and inspiring insight of the Catholic faith. His book is certainly an important contribution to the New Evangelization which St. Pope John Paul II proclaimed. Anyone looking for answers on contemporary issues …
Read MoreHoly Thursday – The Last Supper
On this day we remember how Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and celebrated Pasha (Passover) for the last time before his death on the cross. At night he was also betrayed by one of his disciples. Today in Church there is a tradition …
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