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Catholics celebrated the great feast of Pentecost on May 28, and then we entered Ordinary time. However, this time is far from Ordinary because on Sunday June 4th, we celebrate the feast of The Most Holy Trinity, and the following Sunday, June 11, we celebrate Corpus Christi, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. On the feast of the Holy Trinity,  Christians honor and focus on the doctrine that there is one God which exists in three distinct persons, the Father, the Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, [...]

Over the recent Memorial Day weekend, many people made visits to relatives and friends. They traveled by air and car, and perhaps even by train. On May 31st we remember and celebrate the feast of the Visitation of  Mary. This feast day commemorates the meeting between Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her cousin Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. The story is primarily found in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:39-56). Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, a difficult journey in those early times. This visit is seen as an act of humility, support, and solidarity between the [...]

Memorial Day is a time-honored tradition in the United States, a day dedicated to remembering and honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the country's armed forces. As a significant day of remembrance, it is also an opportunity for Catholics to reflect upon the values of sacrifice, service, and vocations within the Catholic faith. In this blog, we will explore the connections between Memorial Day and the Catholic faith, specifically focusing on Catholic vocations and the call to serve others. Memorial Day and Sacrificial Love At the heart of Memorial Day lies the [...]

Pentecost This Sunday May 28th we celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost when we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus Christ. It is typically celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday. The word "Pentecost" is derived from the Greek word "pentēkostē," which means "fiftieth." As the reading from the Acts of the Apostles tells us, the disciples were all in one place together when suddenly there was a strong wind. Then there appeared to them tongues of fire which came and rested on each of them. “And they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began [...]

This Sunday, May14th, we celebrate Mother’s Day.  This is a special holiday we celebrate each year to honor our mothers and mother figures. As Catholics we have the additional opportunity to honor and pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and our spiritual mother too. The idea of a day to honor mothers dates to ancient civilizations, but the modern holiday was first celebrated in the early 20th century in the United States. Today, Mother's Day is a widely recognized holiday that is celebrated by people of all backgrounds and cultures around the world. On Mother’s Day, many [...]

The Triduum is a special and sacred time of year.  But what exactly is the Triduum?  The Easter Triduum is a sacred time for Catholics around the world, and Daylesford Abbey, located in Paoli, Pennsylvania, is no exception. This Norbertine monastery has a rich history and is home to a community of monks who live a life of prayer, work, and service to others. During the Easter Triduum, the monks of Daylesford Abbey gather to celebrate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and to reflect on their own vocations. On Holy Thursday, the priests and brothers of Daylesford [...]