SOLEMNITY
Meaning
The Bible normally uses the term heart to describe the center of a person, or the person itself. Thus Jesus says: Do not let your hearts be troubled (John 14:1) and your hearts will rejoice and no one …
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SOLEMNITY
Biblical Background
The Bible presents John the Baptist as a forerunner of Christ and both of them are always correlated to each other.
John’s father Zechariah remains speechless after a revelation in the temple where he hears the announcement …
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SOLEMNITY
Meaning
The feast of Corpus Christi is a doctrinal feast (it does not celebrate an event of salvation, but rather reminds of a particular doctrine – teaching of the Church). Its origins go back to the time of transformations …
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SOLEMNITY
The Easter cycle – concluded with Pentecost – determines the dates of other liturgical celebrations: The Most Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi, and Sacred Heart.
Importance
The feast of the Most Holy Trinity belongs to those liturgical feasts that do …
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SOLEMNITY
The Acts of the Apostles (2:1-41) describe the disciples gathered together on the 50th day after Easter. They receive the Holy Spirit that enables them to talk in different languages. Peter summons the crowds to conversion and baptism; three …
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