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The Shroud Of Turin

The Shroud Of Turin THE SHROUD OF TURIN Pope Paul VI called it "the greatest relic in Christendom." A 16th century Roman Catholic soldier, sent to persectute the Christians in…

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Vestments

Vestments VESTMENTS BASIC R.C. BELIEF A priest is elaborately attired for Mass, with different colored vestments for different seasons. Each garment has a religious meaning. POST VATICAN II Vestments have…

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Votive Mass

Votive Mass VOTIVE MASS BASIC R.C. BELIEF A Mass to honor a person of the Trinity, a saint or for a special intention. On days of minor importance, a votive…

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TM Who Needs It

TM Who Needs It T.M. - WHO NEEDS IT? It's happening across our country! Large ads in metropolitan newspapers offer free introductory lectures. High school and college students are being…

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Pope John XXIII

Pope John XXIII POPE JOHN XXIII QUOTATIONS From AD LIMINA TALKS , PAGES 57,67,68. "On the opening day of Vatican II, John XXIII said, `The greatest concern of the Ecumnenical…

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Veronica

Veronica VERONICA BASIC R.C. BELIEF One of the scenes of the Stations of the Cross) is a woman wiping the face of Jesus with a towel; His image was miraculously…

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