A Word from Cardinal Dolan: A Little Latin

| 05/15/2024

By: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

 In his video this morning, Cardinal Dolan explains why nine days of prayer are called a novena.

That’s what the Apostles and our Blessed Mother did when Jesus returned to Heaven on Ascension Thursday. They prayed for the gift of the Holy Spirit for nine days, the first novena. 

El 27 de febrero, la Iglesia celebra la festividad de San Gabriel de la Dolorosa, un santo joven que, a pesar de haber vivido solo 24 años, dejó una profunda huella en la espiritualidad católica.

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Buenas Noticias

| 02/27/2026

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Relics connected to Christ’s suffering invite the faithful to reflect on Calvary and the mystery of the Passion.

By:

Mary Shovlain

| 02/27/2026

Lent is a time for us to remember that this life is temporary and to put our eyes towards Heaven. God is waiting for us.

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The Good Newsroom

| 02/27/2026