Archives for January 2023

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re sprinkles holy water on the casket of Pope Benedict XVI as Pope Francis looks on during the late pope's funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Jan. 5, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Novena upon the death of a Pope: Day 4

Sunday 8 January 2023

The entire Church mourns the death of our Emeritus Holy Father, Benedict XVI.  Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome. Join the novena which has been prepared for the Ordinariates to help pray for the Holy Father during the nine days of the Novemdialem.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re sprinkles holy water on the casket of Pope Benedict XVI as Pope Francis looks on during the late pope's funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Jan. 5, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Novena upon the death of a Pope: Day 3

Saturday 7 January 2023

The entire Church mourns the death of our Emeritus Holy Father, Benedict XVI.  Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome. Join the novena which has been prepared for the Ordinariates to help pray for the Holy Father during the nine days of the Novemdialem.

Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts 2023

Saturday 7 January 2023

The announcement of the year’s liturgical calendar, following an ancient tradition, is made after the Gospel reading in the Mass of the Epiphany.

Blessing of the House at Epiphany

Friday 6 January 2023

It’s customary to bless the house each year at Epiphany, with chalk and water which has been blessed for the purpose. This is generally distributed after Mass at Epiphany, and many churches make it freely available during the days afterward. PDF Magnificat From the east came the Magi to Bethlehem to adore the Lord; and […]

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re sprinkles holy water on the casket of Pope Benedict XVI as Pope Francis looks on during the late pope's funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Jan. 5, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Novena upon the death of a Pope: Day 2

Friday 6 January 2023

The entire Church mourns the death of our Emeritus Holy Father, Benedict XVI.  Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome. Join the novena which has been prepared for the Ordinariates to help pray for the Holy Father during the nine days of the Novemdialem.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re sprinkles holy water on the casket of Pope Benedict XVI as Pope Francis looks on during the late pope's funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Jan. 5, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Novena upon the death of a Pope: Day 1

Thursday 5 January 2023

The entire Church mourns the death of our Emeritus Holy Father, Benedict XVI.  Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome. Join the novena which has been prepared for the Ordinariates to help pray for the Holy Father during the nine days of the Novemdialem.