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The Two Horizons of Advent

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by Tony Crescio

https://youtu.be/7HATvdTJCh8 How many of us will spend this Advent Season caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping and partying? In this episode of FRESHImage Presents, Tony explores the true meaning of Advent, which is intended as a ...
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Mother’s Day Blessing of Mothers

Posted on May 7, 2023May 23, 2023 by FRESHImage

The following prayer may be used prior to the Grace Before Meals or at the conclusion of dinner on Mother's Day. Mother's Day Blessing of Mothers All begin with the Sign of the Cross All may stretch out their hands over the moth...
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St. Catherine Labouré & The Miraculous Medal

Posted on May 23, 2021November 4, 2021 by Aidan McDermott

This month of May, when we begin to see more of the sun and blossoms budding; the Church turns Her collective heart to Mary. Our Blessed Mother, who in her fiat, her courageous yes, gave birth to Life Himself. The dedication of the month of May ...
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Perpetua & Felicity: Striving for Eternal Happiness

Posted on March 7, 2021October 31, 2021 by Tony Crescio

The desire for happiness is a universal human experience. From of old philosophers have constructed their theories of what it means to live a good life based on this self-evident truth and have sought to articulate for the human family the path ...
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Grace Before and After Meals

Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by FRESHImage

Saying grace before and after meals is a common practice among Christians. It is a reminder both that our very lives are a gift from God, and of our continual and utter dependence on Him for our solitary moment of our existence. In this way ever...
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Blessing of the Home and Household on the Epiphany

Posted on January 2, 2021December 13, 2024 by FRESHImage

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 88-91) We have prepared the following prayer resources for you to use when blessing your home and household on Epiphany. Below the PowerPoint formatted blessing i...
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The Christmas Tree: A Sign of Life in Christ

Posted on December 23, 2020December 10, 2022 by Tony Crescio

There are few things like a sparkling Christmas Tree that can bring a smile to our faces so easily. Every year around this time, almost instinctually, many of us acquire an evergreen tree of some variety to put in our homes. It has been common o...
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Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene

Posted on December 20, 2020December 10, 2022 by FRESHImage

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 82-84) In its present form the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèch...
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Blessing of a Christmas Tree

Posted on December 18, 2020December 10, 2022 by FRESHImage

(The following text is taken from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, 78-81) According to custom, the Christmas tree is set up just before Christmas and may remain in place until the Solemnity of Epiphany (1571). The lights of the tr...
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