Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Why is the rosary divided into groups of ten Hail Marys? A: The ten Hail Marys are part of the evolution of the rosary. It was custom in the monastic ...

To be used to bless medals, small crucifixes, statues, or pictures that will be displayed elsewhere than in a church or chapel; scapulars, rosaries, and other articles used for religious devotions.

And grant us your salvation. As circumstances suggest, the celebrant may begin with an explanation of the blessing. Someone reads a text of sacred Scripture, such as the following. Lk 2:51b-52 ...

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Powerboat races, festivals, the start of spring training season and other events taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties in February.