The Hidden Christian Meaning of the Easter Lily, an 'Icon of the Resurrection'
Did you know there's an incredible, and even supernatural, meaning behind the Easter Lily? Here's the ancient Christian symbolism behind this beautiful flower!
Did you know there's an incredible, and even supernatural, meaning behind the Easter Lily? Here's the ancient Christian symbolism behind this beautiful flower!
Upon returning home from work, this Catholic dad came home to a sweet surprise: his daughter dressed as the Virgin Mary and later, as St. Philomena!
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What a cool way to publicly commemorate the great holy day of Easter! 🙌
Most people know the meaning of Good Friday, the day when we remember that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. The same is true of Easter Sunday, when we remember that he rose from the dead in triumph over death. But what about Holy Saturday. What does this...
Have you ever heard of the Silent Mysteries of the Rosary? These beautiful meditations will silently guide you through Christ's death and burial.
"By this Novena (of Chaplets), I will grant every possible grace to souls." Diary, 796
Which one is your favorite?
"Let me kiss the wounds in Your hands, dear Lord. With sorrow deep and true, and may every movement of my hands be an act of love for You!"
Have you ever visited seven churches on Holy Thursday?
How often do we exchange moments with Christ for worldly desires? As we remember Judas' betrayal of Jesus, let us reflect on ways we can turn back to Jesus when we deny him.
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