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Why have some of the holydays of obligation been moved to Sundays?
Since Advent 2006 there has been a change to the holydays of obligation in England and Wales. Like Scotland, Ireland, Italy and most of the US, the celebrations of the Epiphany, Ascension and Corpus Christi have all been moved to the nearest Sunday. The bishops were concerned by diminishing observance of these days and wanted…
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Why is Mary called ‘Ever-Virgin’?
Of course Christ was conceived in Mary’s womb solely by the Holy Spirit. But it is also an article of faith that Mary remained a virgin throughout the rest of her life. The earliest written reference is from 125AD, in living memory, and many of the Church Fathers from the 3rd and 4th centuries affirm…
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If I have no Catholic relatives, how can I ensure I have a Catholic funeral?
If you have no relatives, or if your relatives are not Catholics, or do not practice their faith, it can be a worry that there will be no one to arrange a proper Catholic funeral after the Lord has called you. The best course of action is to write in your will that you want…