On November 1, each year we celebrate All Saints' Day. This is one of the six Holy Days of Obligation that Catholics observe. Holy Days Obligation also includes every Sunday. These Days are when all Catholics should attend Mass. Below is a list of all the Holy Days of Obligation:
If you would like to learn more about Holy Days, I invite you to check out this article which beautifully explains about them: http://www.aggiecatholicblog.org/2010/09/why-have-holy-days-of-obligation/ These Holy Days of Obligation are also called Solemnities. This means that they are celebrations of the greatest importance to our Catholic Faith. On the right, you will see a list of other dates throughout the year that we celebrate as a Solemnity: As Catholics, we love to celebrate! The Saints are worth celebrating. It is because of the Saints that we know how to live a Holy life. Each Saint spent time in prayer, read scripture and developed a relationship with God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit. The Saints also served God and His children in whatever way they were called and gifted in this life. We recognize that all Saints are in Heaven with God and therefore they can pray for us. So seek their intercession and be inspired by their lives. If you are looking for some inspiration in your life, look no farther then to get a book or read an article about one of the thousands of Saints. We have several books on Saints in our Parish Library which is located in Kearn Hall or go to FORMED.org and watch a movie on the life of one of the Saints. Our Parish Access Code is C98696 which will give you free access to FORMED.org There is always so much we can continue to learn about our Catholic faith! Never stop learning. These pictures from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, California. The pictures are called the Communion of Saints and shares images of those who are a part of the Communion of Saints in Heaven.
~Kate Tyler - Pastoral Associate ~
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