Many churches and faith communities offer animal blessing ceremonies. A popular date for these events is the Feast of St. Francis …
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Inclusive St. Francis Celebrations
Celebrating Saints' Days reminds us that Christians have spread God's love in times of joy and deep sadness, preaching the Gospel …
The Church Remembers St. Nicholas: 3 Teaching Points
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village …
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Celebrating All Saints and All Souls with Pixar
As kids prepare their costumes and trick-or-treat routes, families have an opportunity to celebrate All Saints' and All Souls' …
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Blessing of the Halloween Costumes
We believe in a God that prevails over fear, evil, and death. We can laugh at scary costumes because we know that evil, death, and …
A Feast Fit for a Patron Saint: An Intergenerational Parish Breakfast
I believe that if you are going to celebrate a feast day in church, you better feast. Festa! I am not normally a jealous person, …
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