Tag Archives: Venite Prandete

The Feast of the Assumption – 15th August

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

[From “Venite Prandete”] WHAT IS A WOMAN? A woman gives life. A woman nurtures. A woman gives love – true love. A woman is a mother. As the vine I have brought forth a pleasant odour: and my flowers are … Continue reading →

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Pre-Lent Preparation: Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima

Posted on February 10, 2021 by kathleen

The Septuagesima season always begins with the ninth week before Easter and includes three Sundays called respectively Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima. These names which were borrowed from the numeral system of the time, denote a series of decades working back … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Holy Family for us today

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

from Saint Andrew Daily Missal: “Is it not fitting,” says Leo XIII, “to celebrate the royal birth of the Son of the supreme Father, of the house of David and the glorious names of that ancient line? Yet it is … Continue reading →

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