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International Donor Sabbath occurs every year and is organized by faith leaders in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other faiths to raise awareness of the need to become organ and tissue donors to save l...
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International Donor Sabbath is organized annually by faith leaders in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other faiths to raise awareness of the need to become organ and tissue donors to save lives. Most...
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The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and the commencement of the Advent season in Christianity. Today, violet or blue colored vestitures adorn the clergy and the first blu...
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St Martin of Tours was buried on November 11, 397 AD. He is the patron saint of the impoverished, alcoholics, and beggars. November 11 is his feast day. WHY SO MANY FEAST DAYS? Have you ever noticed th...
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First held in Zambia in 2003, the event spread to the United States in 2009 and continued to grow across the globe. Orphan Sunday (Stand Sunday in the United States) is an international outreach organiz...
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Remembrance Sunday is the day churches in the Commonwealth of Nations commemorate those whose lives were lost in the line of duty during WWI. This date recalls the end of World War I, occurring with Ger...
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Saint Catherine’s Day in November honors Saint Catherine of Alexandria (287-305AD). The daughter of the governor of Alexandria, she is considered one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Catholicism and a mart...
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In 2004, Bishop Aaron Blake, Sr. started “Stand Sunday” in the United States, at his church in Brownwood, Texas, as a call to stand up to care for children and families impacted by the child welfare syste...
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CHRISTMAS PUDDING STIR-UP SUNDAY IS A BRITISH TRADITION Stir-up Sunday is a traditional day in the United Kingdom, celebrated on the last Sunday before Advent. The day marks the start of the Christmas pr...
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HONORING THE DEAD TOTENSONNTAG Totensonntag, or "Sunday of the Dead," is a religious holiday observed in Germany and the Netherlands. It is a Protestant day of remembrance for the dead, similar to All Sa...
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NOURISHING SPIRITUAL EDUCATION: CHURCH LIBRARY MONTH Church Library Month highlights the importance of church libraries in fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and lifelong learning. This ob...
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SAFETY AND THE STEEPLE: NATIONAL CHURCH SAFETY AND SECURITY MONTH National Church Safety and Security Month is a dedicated period in October focused on raising awareness and promoting best practices for...
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HONORING THE LEGACY OF GOSPEL MUSIC: THE GMA DOVE GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS The GMA Dove Gospel Music Awards, organized by the Gospel Music Association (GMA), celebrate the achievements of artists and musician...
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Three hundred and sixty-five steps ascend the mountain to Rio de Janeiro’s famed Basilica de Penha. This landmark is known as a place of healing and draws pilgrims from throughout the region each Saturday...
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October in the United States is Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Month, honoring Sunday school teachers and all their hard work for the spiritual future of Christian children. Sunday School Teacher Ap...
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Bring Your Bible to School Day is an initiative led by the conservative Christian evangelical group Focus on the Family. It encourages students to bring their bible to public and private schools on the fi...
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On International Guardian Angel Day, Catholics celebrate the significance their Guardian Angels have on their lives. Prayer to a Guardian Angel Dear Angel at my side, my good and loyal friend, you have...
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Saint Francis was an Italian priest who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. Zealous, he spent his life working on missions supported by the Holy Roman Church. St. Francis is best known for his love...
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Blessing the fishing fleet before the new season to ensure a good catch and safety for the fishermen is a tradition dating back centuries to Porticello, Italy. The Madonna del Lume (Mother of the Light) i...
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World Communion Sunday celebrates the Christian tradition of taking the sacrament. Holy Communion is the taking of the body and the blood of Christ represented as bread and wine. The ritual remembers the...