Catholic Wonders

02/19/2026

You may have seen people yesterday with black smudges on their foreheads. That was for Ash Wednesday, which Christians around the world observe by having ashes put on them as a sign of faith, humility, and repentance.
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a forty day period leading up to Easter (which excludes Sundays).
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On Ash Wednesday, and the Fridays of Lent, fasting is practiced as well. For Catholics, fasting consists of abstaining from red meat, and eating only one meal, with two small meals or snacks which are less than the main meal when combined.
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Do you observe Ash Wednesday?

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08/23/2022

Did you attend your local vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

This one is at Skaro Shrine near Star, Alberta, just outside of Edmonton, Canada.

08/15/2022

The Eucharistic and candlelight procession in Skaro, Alberta, Canada tonight for the vigil celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

07/22/2022

07/22/2022

04/13/2022

01/23/2021

Homeless Jesus in front of Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral reminds everyone that the poor among us can't be ignored.

Across the world, "Homeless Jesus" is a reminder to serve the poor.

01/23/2021

It's a one-stop-shop for pilgrims on-the-go!

As a travelling pilgrim, this stop allows you to eat, sightsee, and pray all at once.