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Whether in this world or whisked away from it, there Nancy was, close to the divine presence.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Scientific inquiry could be pathway to the divine Adam Hincks, a Jesuit priest who teaches at the University of Toronto and serves as an adjunct scholar at the Vatican Observatory, believes that for some, contemplating dark matter and dark energy could elevate their minds to God.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The sacramental palms can be kept at home and returned to church or nature, but should not to be thrown away, the Archdiocese noted.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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Christian monastic traditions adopted pickling during the Middle Ages as a way to sustain communities through long fasting periods.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The area is considered one of Egypt's significant early monastic centers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials in these countries have argued that the Brotherhood operates through a mix of religious outreach, political activism, charitable organizations and media platforms to influence public opinion and challenge state authority.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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These final days of Lent, constituting the most solemn season of the ecclesiastical year, will commemorate the passion and death of Christ.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ecclesiastical equinox is fixed on March 21, even though the astronomical equinox can fall on a different date, such as March 20 in 2026.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The day commemorates the return of Jesus to Jerusalem and is the week leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection; the week is the holiest in the Christian calendar.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Monachal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monachal. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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