Faustina (for herself only initially) a Novena to His Mercy. She was to start it on Good Friday, that wonderful day when Christ first ... in preparation for the Feast of His Mercy, which should ...

He was married to Hadrian’s niece Faustina before his adoption ... with the hope of winning glory for himself, within three days he had committed suicide, and his legion had been massacred.

St. Patrick's Day, observed on March 17, has transitioned from a feast day in Ireland to a widely celebrated holiday in the United States. The holiday commemorates St. Patrick, the patron saint of ...

Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, celebrating all things Irish in the U.S. and around the world. Cities celebrate with ...

Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Festivities began March 9 with a vigil Mass at the parish to commence the March 10–18 novena leading up to the feast day dedicated to the husband of the Blessed Virgin ...

St. Patrick’s Day traces its origins to 5th-century Ireland, where it began as a religious feast day commemorating St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day marks the anniversary of his ...

Countries with a strong Irish presence hold parades, festivals, and various events to commemorate the day and celebrate Irish culture. Originally celebrated as a religious feast to mark St Patrick ...

So my students are often surprised when I tell them that St. Patrick’s Day was once a solemn feast day when you’d be far more likely to see the color blue. In fact, there’s even a color ...

From its origins as a solemn feast day to its transformation into a global celebration of Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day is a meaningful occasion for many. St. Patrick's Day, observed annually ...

MY GRANDFATHER CAME FROM IRELAND 100 YEARS AGO THIS YEAR, AND WHEN HE CAME, SAINT PATRICK’S DAY WAS THE FEAST DAY OF SAINT PATRICK, AND IT REALLY WAS A RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY WE SPENT OUR DAY WITH ...