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 ...

[7] The great value attributed to blessings is seen in Rebecca's effort to secure Jacob's blessing for her son. It was regarded as a sure way to secure God's benevolence, peace and protection. The ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 Alba ...

We’ve never had locker rooms, so if you are an athlete at Arrupe, you’ve changed in just about every classroom that we own.” ...

The Australian Catholic University (ACU) graduation ceremony took a surprising turn when a speech by former union boss Joe de Bruyn prompted a mass walkout among graduates and attendees.

St. Eugene Catholic Church in Oklahoma City held a pet blessing on their lawn this afternoon to celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

Mr de Bruyn was being presented with an honorary degree by the Australian Catholic University. The university said it was "deeply disappointed the speech was not more befitting of a graduation ...

A Eucharistic procession is underway Oct. 30 at the University of Illinois flagship campus’ main quad, courtesy of St. John’s ...

The Australian Catholic University expressed “regret” over anti-gay and anti-abortion remarks made by former union boss Joe de Bruyn at a graduation ceremony on Monday, but defended his right ...