This formula has been introduced into Roman Catholic worship as well. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus pronounces blessings on the poor, the humble, and the persecuted in the Beatitudes at the ...

Using passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the official rubrics of sacramental rites as the basis for their writing, the contributors to this collection of texts highlight the ...

After the prayer of blessing, the celebrant sprinkles those present with holy water, as a suitable song is sung; as circumstances suggest, he may first say the following words: ...

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The official blessing of Blessed Chiara Badano Catholic Elementary School and St. Katharine Drexel Catholic High School in Stouffville is set for Friday, Oct. 18. Students, staff, families and ...

In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples.

Several Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic parishes have hosted pet blessings throughout Lake County and the surrounding area in recent weeks in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi ...

For Matthias, who was also born Catholic and received a blessing with his partner Thomas, going to Mass has never been a problem. But statements from Catholic officials have made him consider ...

TASS/. The Roman Catholic Church’s doctrine of marriage and family remains unchanged even after the release of a relevant Vatican declaration, and the blessing of same-sex couples is ...

This is a policy change like never before for the Vatican, as the head of the Catholic church has always been vehemently against same sex marriage. “Ultimately, a blessing offers people a means ...

Oct. 6—Attendees and their pet gathered at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church last Friday as the church hosted its annual blessing of the animals. Father Steve Antes, assisted by Ramon ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - St. Benedict Catholic School has announced it will be hosting a pet blessing on Friday for students and families. The blessing will take place on Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at St.