Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly ... the bishop blesses the Oil of Chrism that will be used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Anointing of the sick or dying.

99 1289 Very early, the better to signify the gift of the Holy Spirit, an anointing with perfumed oil ( chrism ) was added to the laying on of hands. This anointing highlights the name "Christian ...

There are more churches than factories in Nigeria. More mosques than research centres. More loudspeakers calling men to prayer than alarms waking them to purpose. For a country soaked in prayer, ...

Global oversupply is expected to persist into 2026, with IEA forecasts showing excess production from both OPEC+ and non-OPEC countries, putting downward pressure on oil prices. U.S. shale ...

Sources: Robert Boderick, Ed., The Catholic Encyclopedia (NY: Thomas Nelson, 1987), page 208; findagrave.com; obituaries from ...

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to environmental groups Thursday as it sided with a railway company who argued a review of a planned construction project was overbroad—giving a boost to oil and ...

Thirteen graduates received their diplomas from Lidgerwood Public School (LPS) during the commencement ceremony held Sunday, ...

(photo: Kevin Jones/CNA) Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA Vatican May 27, 2025 Archbishop Gabriele Caccia addressed the United Nations Security Council last week, underscoring the Holy See’s concern for ...

The Church honors Jeanne d’Arc as a virgin martyr and national patroness, whose courage, purity and fortitude continue to ...

Peanut oil is high in vitamin E but also rich in omega-6 fats. Learn the pros, cons, and how to use it safely. With so many cooking oils available on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are ...

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