20 Advent Traditions

20 Advent Traditions

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The Sacraments and 'Rhythm of Human Life'

All seven Sacraments, when looked at as a whole, show forth beautifully and collectively the entire rhythm and complete cycle of human life. Don't miss on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes. 

A GREAT SACRAMENTAL ECONOMY!

“Sacramental economy” is an expression that means the communication of (or the dispensation of) the fruits of Christ's Paschal Mystery through the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, which itself is the celebration and administration of any of the seven Sacraments of the Church. M ...  Show more

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