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Dec
25

Merry Christmas

People in the United States are fascinated by the song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Every year it’s played over and over again on the radio. It’s googled countless times. And it’s often listed as one of the top Christmas songs. You’re probably well familiar with the song, but do you know the Catholic roots? What are the 12 Days of Christmas? While secular culture begins Christmas after Thanksgiving (and sometimes even earlier!), for Catholics the Christmas season doesn’t begin until Christmas Eve. The time of preparation before Christmas is called Advent. Catholics celebrate the Christmas season from Jesus’ birth, Read More»

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Dec
17

SIMBANG GABI (Night Mass)

The Filipino community in Palos Hills is inviting all parishioners to join us on December 18, 2023—Monday at 7:00pm to celebrate the fourth night novena of Simbang Gabi here at Sacred Heart Parish. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Catholic Tradition consisting of nine nights Novena in preparation for the coming of our Lord Jesus. There will be eight other churches in the Southwest suburbs participating in this Novena. This year’s Novena will focus on Eucharistic Revival with the overall Theme: GROWING IN LOVE FOR THE EUCHARIST. Each night, the parishes listed below will honor a saint who had a particular Read More»

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Dec
04

20 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Roman Catholic

Religion is one of the most controversial, powerful, and meaningful aspects of life for people all around the world. As science and social media have allowed more people to access information, it seems that the strength of organized religion is lessening with each passing day. This is especially true in liberal circles, like the entertainment industry. These types of people are often the most vocal about their beliefs, which rarely include adherence to traditional religious practices. This does not mean that religion has disappeared completely among actors, musicians, and other celebrities. In fact, there are still many celebrities who not Read More»

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Oct
02

The Story of the Feast of the Guardian Angels

Perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as the belief that an angel protects their little ones from dangers real and imagined. Yet guardian angels are not only for children. Their role is to represent individuals before God, to watch over them always, to aid their prayer, and to present their souls to God at death. The concept of an angel assigned to guide and nurture each human being is a development of Catholic doctrine and piety based on Scripture but not directly drawn from it. Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:10 best support the belief: “See Read More»

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