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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1st which falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the octave of Christmas. The Blessed Virgin Mary...

Ash Wednesday – The First Day of Lent

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent.In the Catholic observation of Ash Wednesday, a priest applies a smudge of ash on people's foreheads in the...