advent
First Sunday of Advent
The beginning of the liturgical year and the season of preparation for Christ's coming. Stay awake and be ready!
Immaculate Conception
Celebrating Mary's conception without original sin - preserved by God's grace to be the worthy Mother of His Son.
christmas
Baptism of the Lord
Commemorating Jesus' baptism by John in the Jordan River, where the Holy Spirit descended and the Father's voice proclaimed Him beloved Son.
Christmas Day
The Nativity of the Lord - celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
Feast of the Epiphany
The manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, commemorating the visit of the Magi who followed the star to find the newborn King.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Honoring Mary's role as Theotokos (God-bearer), celebrating her divine motherhood and her "yes" to God.
easter
Ascension of the Lord
Commemorating Christ's bodily ascension into heaven forty days after Easter, where He sits at the right hand of the Father.
Divine Mercy Sunday
The Second Sunday of Easter, celebrating God's boundless mercy as revealed to St. Faustina. "Jesus, I trust in You!"
Easter Sunday
The Resurrection of the Lord - the most important day in the Christian calendar. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Pentecost Sunday
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, considered the birthday of the Church. Come, Holy Spirit!
lent
Annunciation of the Lord
The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear the Son of God. Mary's "Yes" changes everything.
Ash Wednesday
The beginning of Lent, marked by the imposition of ashes as a sign of repentance and mortality. "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Palm Sunday
The beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem when crowds waved palm branches and cried "Hosanna!"
ordinary
All Saints Day
Honoring all the saints, known and unknown, who have attained heavenly glory. We are called to join them.
All Souls Day
Commemorating all the faithful departed, praying for souls in Purgatory who await the fullness of heaven.
Assumption of Mary
Celebrating Mary's bodily assumption into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life - body and soul united with her Son.
Christ the King
The last Sunday of the liturgical year, celebrating Christ's kingship over all creation and history.
Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, celebrating the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Celebrating the Cross as the instrument of our salvation. We glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Presentation of the Lord
Commemorating the presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the purification of Mary, 40 days after Christmas. Also called Candlemas.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Celebrating the love of Christ symbolized by His Sacred Heart, pierced for our salvation.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Celebrating the central mystery of Christian faith: One God in Three Persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Transfiguration of the Lord
Commemorating the revelation of Christ's divine glory to Peter, James, and John on Mount Tabor.
triduum
Good Friday
The solemn commemoration of Christ's Passion and Death on the Cross. A day of fasting, prayer, and veneration of the Cross.
Holy Thursday
The Mass of the Lord's Supper, commemorating the institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and Jesus washing the disciples' feet.