Matters of Faith Dec 9, 2007
TODAY: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Christianity), Bodhi Day (Buddhism) This week. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Archbishop dedicates shrine's Rosary Walk Dec 9, 2007
The couple, who are from Milwaukee, heard about it from a friend and brought their four children Peter (6), Mary (4), Clare (3) and Joseph (1) for events at the Shrine on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Raymond L. Burke blesses the Rosary Walk at the Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Immaculate 'Misconception': Doctrine really related to Mary, not miraculous birth of Jesus Dec 8, 2007
Today Catholics will observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which celebrates the church teaching that Jesus' mother was born without original sin ... Catholics observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception by attending Mass and resting from work ... Today Catholics will observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which celebrates the church teaching that Jesus' mother was born without original sin. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Advent a time to slow down, refocus on season's meaning Dec 3, 2007
In the Catholic church, several feasts, or holy days, are celebrated during Advent, including the Feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8, and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12, Titus said. All are aimed at the same purpose, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Activities for Dec. 1 Dec 1, 2007
A rosary for peace, led by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, will be said at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Mary of the Angels Chapel, 901 Franciscan Way. More Faith Stories. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Chapels announce holiday service schedules Nov 16, 2007
Dec. 7 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass, 5:30 p.m., Main Post Chapel. Dec. 10 - Penitential service (confessions), 6:30 p.m., Main Post Chapel. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Christmas in Spain Nov 15, 2007
In fact, the Christmas season in Spain begins on December 8th with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, in her honor. Most Roman-Catholic households have some sort of image of the Virgin Mary illuminated during the holiday season. (Suite101.com)
Where millions hope to see Bernadette's same light Nov 12, 2007
Rather than begin with the anniversary of the first apparition on Feb. 11, Lourdes officials are hoping to accommodate more pilgrimages by making the celebration last year-round, from the feast of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8 until the same date in 2008. The Vatican said Pope Benedict XVI would come (no date has been set yet), and some locals wonder whether his presence would attract as many as the 220,000 who crowded the grounds for Pope John Paul II's final visit and Mass on Aug. 15,... (Boston Globe)
Crucifix erected at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Oct 26, 2007
The next major event will be Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, when the Rosary Walk will be dedicated. Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, founder and chairman of the board of the shrine, is scheduled to attend. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Christmas Celebrations in Spain Oct 20, 2007
December 8 sets the stage with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated in with los Seises, an intricate costumed dance performed by young boys, in front of the cathedral. On December 12 decorations spring up everywhere, and even the smallest town is likely to have a street market selling nougats, cakes and gifts. (Suite101.com)
* Globe trotting -- Guatemala @zz: a Aug 4, 2007
Referred to as "Quema del Diablo," which translates as "Burning of the Devil," the festival happens annually on December 7 as a prelude to Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Roman Catholic holiday to celebrate Mary being conceived free of original sin. The Guatemalan magazine Revue states that the festival originated in colonial times when people put out lanterns the evening before Feast of the Immaculate Conception. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'I had a dream vision' Jun 11, 2007
There's also the premiere in Zurich this year of a Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. In his note on the piece, he writes: "I have used Latin, Sanskrit, Arabic, Aramaic, Greek, American Indian, German and Italian to express something of the divine effulgence of the feminine that the Mother of God has revealed to my soul.". (Guardian Unlimited)
