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RCIA and effective evangelization

May 31, 2019 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 13

Historically, the 40 days of Lent are focused on catechumens (unbaptized candidates), while the 50 days of Easter are focused on the neophytes (the newly baptized). The means by which most catechumens (and those from […]

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Easter Vigil: A night different from every other night

April 20, 2019 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 5

“Why is this night different from every other night?” That is the question asked by the youngest at each Passover seder. When we apply it to our own celebration, we discover that the world cannot […]

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