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Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

How To Pray The Rosary

On the Crucifix: Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed” On the first bead: Say the “Our Father” On the next three beads: Say three “Hail Marys” for Faith, Hope, and Charity On the chain before the next bead: Say “Glory Be” On the next bead: Announce the First Mystery and…

Who is St. Nicholas?

St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. He was born in Asia Minor (now Turkey) around 270 AD to wealthy parents who died when he was a teenager. After their death, he gave away his inheritance and lived as a Christian hermit for many years before becoming the bishop of…

What is Lent?

In the Catholic church, we follow a systematic calendar with a series of celebrations and observances throughout the year. This calendar is followed by every Catholic church all over the world. One of the significant celebrations in this calendar is Lent. Lent is a solemn fast and abstinence 40 days before the Christian celebration of…

Advent

The time of Advent is a four-week preparation for Christmas. The tradition of Advent began in ancient times when people would light candles to celebrate Jesus’ birth, or “coming,” near the winter solstice. These candles symbolized how Jesus came into the world to bring light and hope where there was darkness and despair. What Advent…

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Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

How To Pray The Rosary

On the Crucifix: Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed” On the first bead: Say the “Our Father” On the next three beads: Say three “Hail Marys” for Faith, Hope, and Charity On the chain before the next bead: Say “Glory Be” On the next bead: Announce the First Mystery and…

Who is St. Nicholas?

St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. He was born in Asia Minor (now Turkey) around 270 AD to wealthy parents who died when he was a teenager. After their death, he gave away his inheritance and lived as a Christian hermit for many years before becoming the bishop of…

What is Lent?

In the Catholic church, we follow a systematic calendar with a series of celebrations and observances throughout the year. This calendar is followed by every Catholic church all over the world. One of the significant celebrations in this calendar is Lent. Lent is a solemn fast and abstinence 40 days before the Christian celebration of…

Advent

The time of Advent is a four-week preparation for Christmas. The tradition of Advent began in ancient times when people would light candles to celebrate Jesus’ birth, or “coming,” near the winter solstice. These candles symbolized how Jesus came into the world to bring light and hope where there was darkness and despair. What Advent…