Sights & Sounds: The man who saves relics
On April 5, hundreds of people braved rain and chilly temperatures to view and venerate more than 500 sacred relics at Montclair’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory. Among the … Learn More
Category: Saints, Feasts & Holy Days
2 Questions to get you back on track for Holy Week
We’re here at the end of Lent, and perhaps Lent didn’t go quite the way we wanted. Perhaps that prayer or fasting practice we chose at the beginning has fallen … Learn More
5 Ways Pope St. John Paul II’s life and work resonate today
On April 2, 2005, the world bid farewell to one of the most beloved figures in modern history — Pope John Paul II. His passing marked the end of an … Learn More
Lesson plan to help kids understand the Feast of the Annunciation
Ready to teach children about the miraculous moment when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, changing the course of salvation history? Here’s a ready-to-use lesson about the Feast of the … Learn More
Sights and Sounds: Parishes and schools celebrate St. Joseph’s Day
Parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated St. Joseph’s Day on March 19, honoring the husband of the Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus Christ. The day … Learn More
St. Joseph cradles baby Jesus in this extraordinary image
Guido Reni’s St. Joseph Cradling the Infant Christ is one of my favorite depictions of Joseph in the sacred art tradition. As Elizabeth Lev points out in her book The … Learn More
Lenten regulations for the Archdiocese of Newark
Lent is the 40-day season during which Catholics pray, fast, and repent to deepen their faith in preparation for Easter. This year, Lent takes place from Ash Wednesday, March 5, … Learn More
Montclair church celebrates Three Kings Day with parade
Immaculate Conception Church in Montclair celebrated its third annual Three Kings Parade on Sunday, Jan. 12, following the 10:30 AM Mass. The vibrant event, which honored the Epiphany, featured live … Learn More
When does Christmas actually end? Here are the different views
We’ve all heard the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” While it’s unclear as to why anybody would give 23 separate birds or five golden rings over 12 days, … Learn More
Decoding the divine image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been a favorite among Catholics for hundreds of years since she appeared to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico in … Learn More