Why the Church Celebrates the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
In the Church's calendar, only three nativities have received a special commemoration. Why does the Forerunner belong to this rare order — and what does it tell us about holiness.
Category Fasts and Feasts
Articles on the Church fasts, feasts, and the order of the liturgical year.
The Apostles’ Fast: The Fast of Those Who Are Sent
The Apostles’ Fast is not merely an abstinence before a feast, but the fast of those who are sent — a preparation for the apostolic work of the whole Church.
