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    • Tribute videos to mothers
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Posts by Brice Sokolowski

The Immaculate Heart of Mary

By Brice Sokolowski | June 8, 2024

June 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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Our Lady of Fatima

By Brice Sokolowski | May 13, 2024

May 13 is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.

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How to Celebrate Advent with Your Family: Learning from Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

By Brice Sokolowski | December 6, 2023

Advent is an opportunity to come together and celebrate in joyful anticipation for the birth of Jesus Christ!

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The History and Traditions of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

By Brice Sokolowski | November 27, 2023

The History and Traditions of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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What’s in a Nativity Scene? Explaining the Crèche

By Brice Sokolowski | November 21, 2023

The Nativity scene, also known as the Crèche, is a beloved Christian holiday tradition celebrated for centuries. Each year, families and churches set up Nativity scenes to commemorate the birth…

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Preparing Your Heart for Christ: A Guide to Advent Devotions

By Brice Sokolowski | November 20, 2023

“Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and heart in order to open ourselves up to the needs of people, of brothers and…

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The Feast of Our Lady of La Salette – September 19

By Brice Sokolowski | September 12, 2023

Our Lady of Salette is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was given in reference to an apparition in 1846 in La Salette-Fallavaux, France.

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The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows – September 15

By Brice Sokolowski | August 31, 2023

Feast Day: September 15 The Catholic feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated annually on September 15th. This day holds great significance for Catholics around the world as it…

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Feast of the Holy Name of Mary

By Brice Sokolowski | August 29, 2023

September 12 is the feast day of the Holy Name of Mary

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History of the Novena – National Shrine of Mary

By Brice Sokolowski | August 17, 2023

Novenas are a form of Catholic prayer that has been practiced for centuries. The word “novena” comes from the Latin word “novem,” which means “nine.” A novena is a devotion…

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