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 ...

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 ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...

Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be the principal celebrant of the All Saints’ Day Mass Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the ...

Saint John Vianney Center celebrated its second annual Day of Prayer for Clergy and Men and Women Religious on Oct. 18, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, walked ...

The church has emphasized that blessings must not resemble marriage ceremonies or be confused with them. The Catholic Church still opposes same-sex unions. But Thiry hopes that the church allowing ...

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 ...