Our Catholic Faith

August 6th is the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the date of the dedication of the first church built on Mount Tabor, which is traditionally considered to be the “high mountain” of the Transfiguration.

Also known as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this feast honors Jesus Christ, really, truly, and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine.

Between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost Sunday, the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary spent nine days praying, awaiting Christ’s promise to send His Spirit.

The apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917, are referred to by many as the greatest Marian apparitions in history.

September 29: Saint Michael teaches us that it's not enough for Catholics to behave well: it is also our duty to fight evil. He should not just be our model but our help.

September 29: As Saint Gabriel announced the coming triumph of the Messiah, let us pray to St. Gabriel that Our Lord triumph once more in our times.

Palm Sunday is when Jesus began His journey towards the cross. Palm branches have been used in Christianity as a sign of victory over the flesh and the world.

Ember days are three days at the beginning of each of the four seasons that the Church has traditionally set aside as days of fasting, abstinence, and prayer in thanksgiving for the blessings of the last season and in petition for the next.

Epiphany is a holy day that celebrates the revelation of Jesus to three Wise Men (or Kings) when they arrived at His place of birth after following the unusual star in the sky.