Faith and Formation

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Tríptico em igreja católica com sacerdote elevando a hóstia na Missa, mulher proclamando a Palavra no ambão e ostensório exposto diante de fiéis em adoração.

Faith and Formation28/09/20269 min read

Mass, Celebration of the Word, and adoration: how the three Catholic practices differ

Understand the differences between Mass, a Celebration of the Word, and Eucharistic adoration, including purpose, minister, consecration, Communion, and legitimate variations.

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Livro claro com o título Amoris Laetitia diante de uma basílica inspirada em São Pedro ao pôr do sol, cercado por ramos de oliveira.

Faith and Formation15/09/20266 min read

Amoris Laetitia at 10: what the October meeting will discuss and what the exhortation actually covers

From October 7 to 14, 2026, the Vatican will hold a pastoral meeting on families in light of Amoris Laetitia; here are the five themes and the real scope of the 2016 exhortation.

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Bíblia aberta diante de uma paisagem inspirada na antiga Babilônia, com um leão ao fundo e quatro marcadores coloridos representando as semanas de leitura.

Faith and Formation14/09/20266 min read

Bible Month 2026: Daniel and a 4-week reading plan

Understand the motto from Daniel 7:14 and follow a four-week plan to read Daniel with context, guiding questions, and prayerful reading.

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Arte editorial horizontal com Nossa Senhora Divina Pastora e o Menino Jesus, fachada de igreja e documento ilustrativo sobre o decreto do Jubileu Franciscano.

Faith and Formation18/08/20266 min read

Plenary indulgence at the Sanctuary of Divina Pastora: who can obtain it and what are the conditions at the Franciscan Jubilee

The Sanctuary of Our Lady Divine Shepherdess was designated a place for plenary indulgence in the Franciscan Jubilee of 2026. See who can obtain it and what conditions must be met.

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Representação editorial de São Caetano de Thiene com um pão em primeiro plano, simbolizando sustento, trabalho e confiança na Providência.

Faith and Formation07/08/20265 min read

Saint Cajetan on August 7th: why he is linked to bread and work and what the Church celebrates today

On August 7, the Church remembers Saint Cajetan of Thiene. Understand why your devotion was linked to bread, work and trust in Providence.

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Calendário aberto em 6 de agosto ao lado da entrada de uma igreja, representando a verificação da programação paroquial em Sergipe

Faith and Formation06/08/20265 min read

August 6th in Sergipe: what the Feast of the Transfiguration celebrates and how to confirm your parish's schedule

The Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated on August 6th. See the meaning of the date and how to confirm, without a year error, the mass in your parish in Sergipe.

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Fachada da Capelania do Divino Salvador, na Rua Laranjeiras, no Centro de Aracaju

Faith and Formation05/08/20269 min read

Why the Transfiguration of the Lord is celebrated on August 6

Understand the biblical and liturgical meaning of the Transfiguration, celebrated on August 6, and learn about its symbolic connection with the Divine Savior in Aracaju.

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