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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 24154 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-04-01 01:57:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-04-01 01:57:25 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How to Go to Confession</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intimidation">Confession: Don’t Be Intimidated</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#importance">Why Confession Is Important</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#finding-time">Finding a Time</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#group-reconciliation">Group Reconciliation Services</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-to-say">Examples of Sins to Say at Confession</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#step-by-step-guide">Step by Step Guide</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#more-resources">More Resources</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro">Many sacraments have outward, visible signs that announce and celebrate them. The sacrament of penance is not one of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A photo of a newly baptized baby with godparents captures a child’s baptism, much like how a picture of a teenager standing with the bishop preserves the moment a young person is confirmed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Then there are weddings, and all that comprises them, from the announcements to the invitations, the joyful mass, the gifts, the reception and the beautiful memories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We often want our entire network of family, friends and members of our faith community to at least <em>be aware of</em> these sacraments in our lives, even if we can’t invite them all to the celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Our hearts are filled with pride. With joy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The sacrament of penance, also called “reconciliation,” is different in this aspect. You won’t go to someone’s home and see a photo on their mantle from their first (or any!) penance. No invitations will arrive announcing the date and time that a loved one plans to go through reconciliation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With the sacrament of penance, the experience is different but no less important than other sacraments. Like other sacraments, its roots come from the Bible:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not act in truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin. If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite> 1 John 1:5-10 </cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="intimidation"><strong>Confession: Don’t Be Intimidated</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When we think about our sinfulness, we might feel embarrassed or alone. It’s not something we want to share with others.We may feel intimidated or reluctant to share our sins with the priest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re nervous or uneasy about going to confession, remember these three things:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>It doesn’t matter if it’s been a long time (or a short time), God is still happy you’re there.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Our God is a God of mercy. God wants to forgive us.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, not the priest present in the confessional, is the one doing actually absolving your sins.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Priests are bound by a canon law concept known as the “seal of the confessional,” which forbids them from sharing confessions under any circumstance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re worried about inconveniencing or bothering the priest, take comfort in the beautiful description of the sacrament <a href="https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc_con_cclergy_doc_24111998_pandc_en.html">from Pope John Paul II</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“[Confession] is, without doubt, the most difficult and delicate, the most exhausting and demanding, but also one of the most beautiful and consoling ministries of the priest.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In other words, it’s hard but rewarding work–exactly what priests are called to do.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HNf5dLRtdsb">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="importance"><strong>Why You Should Go to Confession</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God absolving our sins helps us draw nearer to God. Sin distances us from God; the sacrament of reconciliation bridges that gap and better unites us with God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In our confession, the priest may suggest ways to avoid sinning in the future, helping us live holier lives each day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance">As the USCCB explains</a>, penance also “challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this way, going to confession can be seen as a selfless act: When we experience God’s love and forgiveness, we’re better prepared to extend those gifts to those around us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="finding-time">Finding a Time for Confession</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Churches usually offer a scheduled time each week for parishioners to receive the sacrament of confession. At smaller churches, you may have to email the pastor to schedule a time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re not comfortable going to your own parish for confession, you may explore other churches in your area. It’s better to go to confession at a different church than not to go at all.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re traveling, some airports have small chapels staffed by Catholic priests. These chapels provide an opportunity for confession during busy work times or before embarking on a big family trip or holiday: great times to receive absolution for your sins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Priests at these chapels generally are aware that people in the airport have flights to catch, so you can receive the sacrament expediently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-reconciliation">Group Reconciliation Services</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Some parishes will offer communal reconciliation services, especially during the season of Lent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These services provide an opportunity to participate in the sacrament of penance, in the context of the larger parish community.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Instead of showing up alone to confession, there’s an entire group of fellow parishioners gathered to do the same. Strength in numbers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While the services invite members of the Church to gather together, they still offer full, individual private confessions. Read the <a href="https://pvm.archchicago.org/documents/87254/88701/Communal+Penance+and+Reconciliation+Service_Final.pdf/1f463905-55d2-47ef-8caf-6e82979ade96">Archdiocese of Chicago’s approach</a> to group reconciliation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-to-say">Examples of Sins to Say at Confession</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Your sins are entirely personal. There’s no exact guide for what <em>you</em> ought to confess. No universal playbook for the sins you need to atone for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The best guide is your conscience.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Spend time <a href="https://www.usccb.org/resources/Examination-of-Conscience-Ten-Commandments.pdf">examining your conscience</a> to take stock of moments when you’ve missed the mark, distancing yourself from God, the Church and those around you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/10-commandments/">10 Commandments</a> can provide a helpful framework for prompting you to think about ways you’ve sinned. It’s best to consider them broadly and not literally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For example, with “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” you may have never committed murder, but have you been violent or abusive? Have you injured others with your deeds or words?&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Don’t obsess over identifying every small thing that could possibly be considered a sin. Prayerfully reflect on major actions that could be considered sinful through the lens of the 10 Commandments. As you do this, remember God’s love and mercy for you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you’ve identified a time and place for your confession, and you’ve given some time to reflect on your sins, you’re ready to go to the confessional. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Confess as a Catholic</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"minutes":"15","jsonDescription":" \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Go to Confession: A Step by Step Guide\u003c/strong\u003e ","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1648776319525","name":[" ",{"type":"strong","props":{"children":["Enter the confessional and greet the priest"]}},"."],"text":["Begin by making the sign of the cross and say “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. 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","jsonText":""}],"defaultDurationText":"Time needed:"} --> <div class="schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block"><p class="schema-how-to-total-time"><span class="schema-how-to-duration-time-text">Time needed: </span>15 minutes. </p><p class="schema-how-to-description"> <strong>How to Go to Confession: A Step by Step Guide</strong> </p> <ol class="schema-how-to-steps"><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776319525"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Enter the confessional and greet the priest</strong>.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Begin by making the sign of the cross and say “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It's been [however many days/months/years] since my last confession." </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776397412"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> List your sins.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Mention venial (everyday) sins and mortal sins, which are more serious. Try to be thorough, but it’s OK if you don’t remember every single sin. It may be more of a conversation, as the priest may ask questions or comment. It doesn’t have to be a non-stop laundry list of sins. When you’re done, conclude by saying “I’m sorry for these and all my sins.” </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776420643"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> Listen to the priest.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">When you’re done confessing your sins, the priest may offer some guidance and suggest ways to avoid sins in the future. He’ll then give you a penance, which could be a form of prayer, a service or some work of mercy. Often, you’ll be able to complete your penance while still at church. </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776442800"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Pray the Act of Contrition</strong>.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"><a href="https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/prayer/traditional-catholic-prayers/prayers-every-catholic-should-know/act-of-contrition/">This prayer</a> is short and simple: <em>My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.</em> </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776472285"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> <strong>Receive absolution from God, via the priest</strong>. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"> The priest will say the following prayer to absolve you of your sins: <em>God, the Father of mercies, through the death and the resurrection of His Son has reconciled the world to Himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.</em> Make the sign of the cross and close with Amen.  </p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1648776500664"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name"> Depart and fulfill your act of penance. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text"></p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Deepen your prayer life and draw near to God by praying with Hallow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HNf5dLRtdsb">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="more-resources"><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">Lent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/easter-prayers/">Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/">Eucharist Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => How to Go to Confession: The Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => how-to-go-to-confession-the-sacrament-of-penance-reconciliation [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2022/02/05/lent-prayers/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/08/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/ [post_modified] => 2024-02-13 02:36:46 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-02-13 02:36:46 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=24154 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 24031 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-03-24 15:00:09 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-03-24 15:00:09 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>STEUBENVILLE, Ohio</strong>—Franciscan University of Steubenville has partnered with Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app, to provide the University community with premium prayer content to help deepen their spiritual lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Through the new partnership, current Franciscan University students, faculty, and staff receive free premium access to Hallow and its wide-ranging audio library of Catholic faith-based meditations and prayers. University alumni and Steubenville Conferences’ participants will also benefit from special offers to access Hallow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“We are excited to be the premier Catholic university to partner with Hallow. This exclusive partnership provides an excellent new resource for our students, employees, and friends to foster prayer and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ as his joyful disciples,” said Franciscan University President Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. “The beautiful, faith-filled content is an inspiring tool for Lent and beyond.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As part of the partnership, Father Pivonka also will create resources on Franciscan spirituality that will be exclusively available on Hallow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“We’re incredibly humbled to be able to partner with one of the leading Catholic universities in the world and to help share the power of prayer and the Church’s spirituality with the Franciscan community,” said Hallow CEO and Co-Founder Alex Jones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://t.sidekickopen07.com/s3t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7kF8cFBp2VPz-fm59hl3kW7_k2841CXdp3MP1kZgvfd1hW2dykbb7xvJ43101?te=W3R5hFj26QkH4W3zd6D14m8ktp348S2&amp;si=8000000004291497&amp;pi=97f69672-2183-4484-c46a-98801ccb8fd5">Hallow</a> helps people deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided prayers, sleep meditations, Bible readings, meditations, and music. The app has over 3,000 sessions including a daily Rosary, daily Gospel, daily saint, novenas, examens, Father Mike Schmitz’s <em>Bible in a Year</em>, <em>The Chosen</em>’s Jonathan Roumie’s audio Bible, <em>Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons</em>, peaceful Christian music, Gregorian chant, and so much more. Launched in December 2018, Hallow is now the number one Catholic app in the world with over 40 million prayers completed across 150-plus countries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Franciscan University Announces Partnership With Hallow App [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => franciscan-university-partnership-hallow [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2022-03-24 15:01:32 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-03-24 15:01:32 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=24031 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 23728 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-03-17 03:29:07 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-03-17 03:29:07 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#easter-morning-prayer">Easter Morning Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#easter-dinner-prayer">Easter Dinner Prayer (Mealtime Prayer)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#kids-prayers">Easter Prayers for Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-simple-easter-prayers">Short Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#catholic-easter-prayers">Catholic Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#divine-mercy-chaplet">Divine Mercy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#other-prayers">Additional Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro"><a href="https://hallow.com/easter">Easter</a> is more than just the most important celebration on the liturgical calendar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of all Christianity.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Referencing Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, the Catechism of the Catholic Church <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1S.HTM">teaches</a> that “‘If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.’ The Resurrection above all constitutes the confirmation of all Christ's works and teachings.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">This is why we rejoice. Easter is everything. Jesus’s death frees us from sin and his resurrection ensures new life for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Easter calls for celebration, certainly, but it’s also an important time for prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow can help you draw closer to God with ideas for Easter prayers in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-morning-prayer">Easter Morning Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Before baskets, egg hunts and the scramble to get to Mass, the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/morning-prayer/">morning</a> can be a great opportunity to draw near to God with a simple prayer to begin the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Use these simple words to offer up a quiet moment to God before the Easter festivities begin in earnest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Father, our hearts are so full of joy today. You feel so near to us on this most special celebration of Easter. May the love we feel this morning stay with us the rest of the day and always. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As we begin this day celebrating Jesus’s victory over death, we pray, O Heavenly Father, that You be near to us and continue to guide us until we join in the unending celebration in heaven. In Your name we pray. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I offer up this morning to you, Lord, and pray in gratitude for the gift of salvation that Jesus won for us. As the day gets busier, may I never stray far from the quiet peace I feel in my heart right now, knowing how deep Your love is for me. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">Liturgy of the Hours</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/EasterPrayers">Pray with Hallow this Easter</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-dinner-prayer">Easter Dinner Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Unlike Christmas, where many traditions call for a big dinner feast on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-mass/">Christmas Eve</a>, most celebratory Easter meals take place on Easter Sunday (perhaps partly because the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/easter-vigil/">Easter Vigil</a> takes place on Saturday night!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether you’re planning a big Easter dinner, pulling out all the stops for an Easter brunch, or enjoying a simple meal in the peace of a quiet home, mealtime is a great way to remain prayerful on this most holy day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some suggestions for simple Easter meal prayers you can pray before indulging in your Easter feast:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, please bless this delicious food, along with the hands that harvested and prepared it. May it nourish our bodies and souls and help lead us to the amazing heavenly banquet that Jesus’s victory over death promises us. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On this Easter Day, we celebrate the empty tomb and Jesus’s resurrection but think also of our brothers and sisters in need, who may not eat today. We lift them up as we pray in Jesus’s name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, who is the source of all the good in our lives, we ask You to bless us. We gather at this table as family and friends, united in love of You. We are filled with gratitude for the gift of this meal and the many gifts you’ve given us. May we carry with us tomorrow the joy that we feel today, sharing Your love and building Your kingdom here on earth. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>After Jesus was resurrected, he commissioned his disciples and reminded them that he was with them always. Jesus calls us, as well. And He's here with us now, too. May this meal give us strength and courage to follow God’s call in our own lives. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Creator, we lift up these gifts to You, grateful for the gift of life. We give thanks for this meal as we pray for peace in our world and the renewal of society. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you’re all done with dinner, consider closing the day with <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-night-prayer/">night prayer</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="kids-prayers">Easter Prayers for Kids</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the weeks before Easter, chocolate, plastic Easter eggs, baskets, candy, cards and more fill the shelves of grocery stores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">However, if our children’s only experience of Easter is the Easter Bunny and the gifts it brings, they’ll completely miss the true meaning and importance of Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can celebrate Easter with baskets of treats <em>and</em> hearts filled with love of God. And it doesn’t require elaborate prayers. Pray one of these simple prayers with your kids to keep Jesus at the center of the day:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jelly Bean Prayer: Red is for the blood you gave, and black is for the empty grave. Yellow is for the shining sun, white is for the new life begun. Green is for the grass and trees and purple is for your majesty. Orange is for the edge of night, and pink is for the morning light. Amen!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus, thank You for your sacrifice.&nbsp;Jesus, thank You for my life.&nbsp;Today is Easter so we pray, That we’ll join you in heaven someday.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Today is a very special Sunday. We thank you, God, for all the love You’ve given us and for the gift of Jesus. On this Easter, we pray in Your name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bunnies remind us of all the animals You made, and all the beautiful things You created. We love you, God, more than any chocolate, candy or toy. We ask for Your Easter blessing on this special day. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="short-simple-easter-prayers">Short, Simple Easter Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are many great ways to draw nearer to God on Easter through prayer. The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> are wonderful options for Easter prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re short on time but are still looking for ways to connect with God on Easter, here are some short Easter prayers to consider:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, may we feel the warm embrace of your love on this sacred day. May the glory of Jesus’s resurrection remind us that with You, nothing is impossible or without hope. We pray in Your name. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On this holy day, and in this season of renewal, we pray in thanksgiving for the many blessings You give us. May our words and deeds today, and always, serve as reminders of the transformative power of Your love. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lord, thank You for this Easter celebration and all the gifts you give us. Amen!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jesus has been raised to new life. Alleluia! Thank you, God, for the gift of your Son. Amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">The Lord’s Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="catholic-easter-prayers">Catholic Easter Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some prayers from various prominent Catholic leaders to consider during Easter:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, as pilgrims in search of hope, we cling to you, Risen Jesus. We turn our backs on death and open our hearts to you, for you are Life itself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200411_omelia-vegliapasquale.html">Pope Francis, 2020</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of Loving-Kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in Loving-Kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of Eternal Happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Saint Gregory's Easter Prayer</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Dear brothers and sisters, Easter does not work magic. Just as the Israelites found the desert awaiting them on the far side of the Red Sea, so the Church, after the resurrection, always finds history filled with joy and hope, grief and anguish. And yet, this history is changed, it is marked by a new and eternal covenant, it is truly open to the future. For this reason, saved by hope, let us continue our pilgrimage, bearing in our hearts the song that is ancient and yet ever new: “Let us sing to the Lord: glorious his triumph!”. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20100404_urbi-easter.html">Pope Benedict XVI, 2010</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Blessed are you, O Mary, silent witness of Easter! You, O Mother of the Crucified One now risen, who at the hour of pain and death kept the flame of hope burning, teach us also to be, amongst the incongruities of passing time, convinced and joyful witnesses of the eternal message of life and love brought to the world by the Risen Redeemer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_jp-ii_mes_20040411_easter-urbi.html">Pope John Paul II, 2004</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="divine-mercy-chaplet">Divine Mercy Chaplet</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a> is a popular Catholic prayer that is especially meaningful around Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Divine Mercy Chaplet has its roots in 20th century Poland, when Jesus appeared to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Rosary beads are required, though the prayers said are different than the traditional rosary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The period of time from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (the first Sunday following Easter) is when many Catholics will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="other-prayers">More Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">Lent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-stations-of-the-cross/">Stations of the Cross</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54 Day Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/EasterPrayers">Start Praying with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => Easter Prayers for 2024 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => easter-prayers [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2020/08/23/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/ https://hallow.com/2021/10/15/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/08/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/02/12/how-to-pray-our-father/ https://hallow.com/2020/01/09/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/ https://hallow.com/2022/02/05/lent-prayers/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/25/how-to-pray-night-prayer/ https://hallow.com/2020/03/17/how-to-pray-stations-of-the-cross/ [post_modified] => 2024-03-28 18:11:35 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-03-28 18:11:35 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=23728 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 23640 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-03-10 02:31:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-03-10 02:31:42 [post_content] => <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#happy-easter-everyone">Happy Easter Wishes for Everyone</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#happy-easter-wishes-2022">Easter Wishes for 2024</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="http://easter-wishes-for-family">Happy Easter Wishes for Family</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="http://easter-wishes-for-those-grieving">Easter Wishes for Those Grieving</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#easter-prep">Easter Preparation (Lent)</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="" id="intro">Easter is a time for celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And celebrations mean the most when we involve those closest to us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Even if we cannot be together in person to celebrate Easter with all the people who matter most to us, we can still extend Easter greetings to them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Whether it’s a text, greeting card, email or social media message, Easter wishes that we send let others know we are thinking of them and help us share our joy with them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow has compiled a list of different Easter wishes to share for Easter in 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="happy-easter-everyone">Happy Easter Wishes for Everyone</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He is risen! Happy Easter to you and all your loved ones.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wishing you a day filled with joy and God’s peace.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When I think of how blessed I am, I immediately think of you. Happy Easter!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>All the best to you and your loved ones today and throughout the entire Easter season!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The tomb is empty! Happy Easter!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Although we’re not together physically, we’re united in the Resurrection. Have a blessed day and a wonderful Easter.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Buon natale! (Italian)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Buona Pasqua (Spanish)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wesołych Świąt (Polish)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Feliz Páscoa (Portuguese)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>May the Risen Lord bless you on this special day.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>May the peace of Christ be with you today and all days. Happy Easter!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray with Hallow this Easter</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="happy-easter-wishes-2022">Happy Easter Wishes for 2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>This year, in 2024, when our world seems so challenging and uncertain, I pray that you feel the peace and love of God at Easter.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bunnies, baskets and eggs are nice, but this Easter, I give thanks to God most for the people like you who enrich my life.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>While we haven’t been together in person as much recently, please know how much I’m thinking of you this Easter. Have a blessed day.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Best wishes for a beautiful Easter and a blessed remainder of 2023. Peace!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Happy Easter. When the world seems overrun with darkness, may the Light of Christ shine brightly in your life.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-wishes-for-family">Happy Easter Wishes for Family</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>So blessed to be able to celebrate Jesus’s resurrection with you. Happy Easter!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When I think of Easter and God’s many blessings, I realize that there’s no bigger blessing than my family. All my love this Easter season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Nothing manifests God’s love for us during Easter season–and always–than the love that our family shares. Happy Easter!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The tomb is empty, but our household is filled with love. Happy Easter from all of us.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>May all your eggs, bunnies and baskets be small reminders of the love that God has for each of us. Wishing a Happy Easter from your family to yours.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-wishes-for-those-grieving">Easter Wishes for Those Grieving a Loss</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In your loss, I hope you’re consoled by the promise of everlasting life in heaven this Easter season. May peace be with you.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>While this Easter won’t be the same for you, I’m praying that God’s love can give you strength.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wishing you the warmest thoughts this Easter season. Please know that I’m here for you.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="easter-prep">Easter Prayer Preparation</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">Lent Prayers for 2024</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/pray40/">Hallow's #Pray40 Lent Prayer Challenge</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/lent/">The Complete Guide to Lent 2024</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray each day with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => Happy Easter Wishes for 2024: Greetings, Words and Sayings to Share this Easter [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => happy-easter-wishes [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2022/02/05/lent-prayers/ [post_modified] => 2024-03-28 18:14:20 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-03-28 18:14:20 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=23640 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 20506 [post_author] => 3 [post_date] => 2022-02-26 20:18:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-02-26 20:18:30 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I cannot imagine what you must be going through. Please know of our prayers and the prayers of the entire Hallow community for you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For anyone who lives currently in Ukraine, we are offering the full Hallow app free for a year. No credit card or trial required. For any current users in Ukraine, your account should have been unlocked already. If you do not yet have an account and would like to use the app, please create an account and email <a href="mailto:support@hallow.app">support@hallow.app</a> and we will upgrade your account.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I know it isn’t much, but I hope in some small way the app might be able to be a resource for you during this time of crisis. May Christ grant you His hope, His strength, and His peace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Your courage is an inspiration to us all.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Christ,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Alex at Hallow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => To the people of Ukraine [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => to-the-people-of-ukraine [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2022-02-26 20:20:11 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-02-26 20:20:11 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=20506 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 20477 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-02-25 17:31:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-02-25 17:31:31 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>CHICAGO - Feb. 25, 2022</strong> - Hallow has been awarded the iKeepSafe COPPA badge in recognition of their alignment with iKeepSafe’s guidelines surrounding the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). As part of this achievement, Hallow will display the iKeepSafe COPPA Assessment badge and COPPA Safe Harbor seal to identify that the product has been proactively and independently assessed by an experienced privacy protection organization.<br><br>The iKeepSafe COPPA Assessment badge assists schools to easily identify websites, apps, data management platforms or other technology products that are in compliance with COPPA, a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Products that carry the iKeepSafe Safe Harbor program seal provide educators and parents with assurance that the product is compliant with COPPA, a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Rule designed to ensure that parents remain in control of personal information collected from their children online.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":20485,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-full"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/iKS_COPPA-9-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-20485"/></figure></div> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is excited to be taking this important step to further their data protection practices.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“We take data protection and privacy incredibly seriously at Hallow,” said Hallow CEO Alex Jones.&nbsp; “Our goal is to build a place of peace for people to deepen their relationship with God, and we know that relationship is a personal and intimate part of their lives. We’re humbled by the opportunity to journey with our members in this part of their lives and understand the importance of the responsibility that comes with that. All of this is infinitely more critical when it comes to our work with children and schools. We’re proud to be able to partner with iKeepSafe to continue to prioritize protecting any children’s data on Hallow.”<br><br>“iKeepSafe congratulates Hallow on taking this essential step in protecting youths’ personal information,” said Amber Lindsay, president and CEO of iKeepSafe. “Each day, more school districts and parents are making privacy and safety a priority. It is important that they have a quick means of determining whether products are safe to use.”<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Products participating in the iKeepSafe COPPA assessment must undergo annual re-evaluation to continue displaying the iKeepSafe badge. For the evaluation, an independent privacy expert reviewed Hallow, their privacy policy and practices, as well as their data security practices.<br><br>For over a decade, iKeepSafe has been a trusted resource for schools and parents looking for balanced information about safe and healthy use of connected technologies.<br><br>For more information about Hallow and their work with schools, visit them at www.hallow.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About Hallow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is the #1 Catholic App and provides over 5,000 audio-guided prayers and meditations across a variety of prayer styles and techniques. The app is free to download and includes permanently free content available to anyone, anywhere.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow’s content spans from daily prayers, to community challenges for specific seasons, to podcast-style guest sessions, and more. A few types of content on the app are:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Dailies: Gospel, Rosary, Saints;</li><li>Music: Instrumental, Chant, Contemporary;</li><li>Mental Health Content: Stress &amp; Anxiety, Addiction, Healthy Relationships, and more;</li><li>Sleep Content: Bible Stories, Meditations, Music;</li><li>Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz;</li><li>Psalms and Sunday Sermons from Bishop Robert Barron;</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About iKeepSafe</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) certifies digital products as compliant with state and federal requirements for handling protected personal information. We help organizations achieve and maintain compliance through product assessments, monthly monitoring, annual training, and assistance with remediation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Governors, First Spouses, and State Attorneys General from throughout the United States joined with law enforcement agencies, and child safety advocates in the formation of the Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) a national effort promoting the safe and healthy use of technology. iKeepSafe was founded by Jacalyn S. Leavitt, former First Lady of Utah, in 2005. Over the past decade, iKeepSafe has evolved into a leading organization trusted internationally by families, educators, and industry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Hallow Earns iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => hallow-earns-ikeepsafe-coppa-safe-harbor [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2022-02-25 18:00:03 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-02-25 18:00:03 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=20477 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5841 [post_author] => 7 [post_date] => 2022-02-21 04:15:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-02-21 04:15:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2021, COVID precautions caused Lent to look a little different than normal. The Vatican <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-01/ash-wednesday-coronavirus-note-distribution-ashes.html">announced modifications</a> to the distribution of ashes on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/">Ash Wednesday</a>, replacing the usual application of an ash cross by a thumb with a&nbsp; “sprinkling” of ashes on the head.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The ritual application of ashes dates back to ancient Jewish tradition and serves two main purposes: to remind us of our physical death (and therefore our need for God) and to serve as a form of public penance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The ashes received at mass are <a href="http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c4a1.htm">sacramentals</a> that draw their sanctification from the blessed palms from which they are made and the blessing received from a priest. As such, they are uniquely physical.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Last year, with many churches providing limited services and with many Catholics still quarantining, many Catholics were unable to receive ashes, and even fewer had the opportunity to publicly embrace their penance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In response, Hallow announced the launch of a digital “AshTag” effect on both Facebook and Instagram, something we are excited to offer again in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"medium-blue"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-medium-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://www.facebook.com/fbcameraeffects/tryit/376177208496034/">Facebook Digital Ashes</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"red"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://www.instagram.com/ar/376177208496034/">Instagram Digital Ashes</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":20418,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/720-x-741-996x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-20418"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>To post your digital ashes, simply click either of the buttons above to open Facebook or Instagram, take a selfie, navigate to "Effects" and search for #ashtag2024. The AshTag effect will automatically be applied to your forehead. Don’t forget to add the hashtag “#ashtag” and "#ashtag2024" and tag @hallowapp</em>.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ashes signify mourning, grief, and repentance, the start of our Lenten journey that calls us to turn away from sin and toward God. Ashes can also signify death as in ‘ashes to ashes, dust to dust' and our intent to die to our worldly desires and live even more in Christ’s image.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Rather than an exercise in vanity, publicly wearing ashes allows Catholics around the world to embrace humility in penance as part of a <a href="https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/did-jesus-condemn-wearing-ashes-on-ash-wednesday">community</a> of faith.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">What better place to embrace solidarity with the global Church than on social media.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">By pairing digital ashes with the hashtag “#ashtag” (and this year, #ashtag2024) we are literally connected together in a discoverable and shareable way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-practical-warning">Practical Warning</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whenever we make public proclamations of penance or prayer, especially on social media, there is always the very real temptation of pride. Proclaiming holiness outwardly while internally feeding into our egos is sinful hypocrisy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One way of ensuring we embrace a true spirit of humility while embracing our faith online is to combine it with physical and spiritual acts of repentance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">During <a href="https://hallow.com/lent/">Lent</a>, we are specifically called toward <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/lent-prayers/">prayer</a>, fasting, and almsgiving.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you post your digital ashes, say a prayer for someone in your life who is struggling. Fast from social media for the rest of the day (or even for the rest of Lent). Make an anonymous donation to a local charity. Seek out Confession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO:</strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/where-to-get-ashes-on-ash-wednesday/">Where to get ashes</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hallow-overview">Hallow Overview</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is the #1 <a href="https://hallow.com/">Catholic prayer and meditation app</a> in the world but is also an incredible resource for any Christians looking to dive deeper into their relationship with Christ. Join Hallow and meditate with 5, 10, 15, or 20 minute, audio-guided contemplative prayer sessions that include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Daily Lenten prayers focused on the <em>Imitation of Christ</em>, including prayers for forgiveness and humility, meditations on The Stations of the Cross, and exclusive Lenten music.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Daily Examens and Lectio Divina on the Daily Gospel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Father Mike’s Bible in a Year Podcast and Bible Stories with your favorite Catholic speakers like Dr. Scott Hahn and Katie McGrady</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sleep Meditations to close your day in the evening, including Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Minute meditations for moments of stress, temptation, or gratitude throughout the day</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mental Health meditations and prayers specifically for kids</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Peaceful Christian Music &amp; Gregorian Chant for listening throughout your day&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Much more...</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow recently launched its <a href="https://hallow.com/pray40/">#Lent Pray40 Challenge</a> on the <em>Imitation of Christ</em>. Hallow also features prayers such as the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">7 Sorrows Rosary</a>, the Litany of St. Joseph, Examinations, meditations on the virtues of St. Joseph, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a>, and sacred music.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":31700,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/General_600x400-1-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-31700"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> [post_title] => Hallow to Offer Digital Lenten Ashes Filter for Ash Wednesday in 2024 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => ashtag [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2021/01/20/pray40-2021/ https://hallow.com/2021/02/10/7-sorrows/ [post_modified] => 2024-02-13 21:08:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-02-13 21:08:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=5841 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 17066 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2022-02-17 03:47:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-02-17 03:47:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/lent/">Lent</a> is the liturgical season that prepares us for Christ's death and Resurrection. In this season of penitential preparation, we turn our hearts and minds to God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Almost everyone knows the date of Christmas as December 25, but Lent's date and schedule are not quite as easy to remember.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The key dates of Lent—highlighted by Ash Wednesday and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/palm-sunday/">Palm Sunday</a>—change each year, along with the date of Easter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow breaks down the full schedule of key dates for Lent in 2025 below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/whenislent">Lent Is Coming. Try Hallow Now—For Free!</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lent-2025-key-dates-and-frequently-asked-questions"><strong>Lent 2025 Key Dates and Frequently Asked Questions</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/faq-block {"questions":[{"id":"faq-question-1645066202688","question":["When does Lent begin in 2025?"],"answer":["Lent begins with ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/","children":["Ash Wednesday"]}}," on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. "],"jsonQuestion":"When does Lent begin in 2025?","jsonAnswer":"Lent begins with \u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/\u0022\u003eAsh Wednesday\u003c/a\u003e on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645067042589","question":["Why is Lent 40 days long?"],"answer":["Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. "],"jsonQuestion":"Why is Lent 40 days long?","jsonAnswer":"Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066448756","question":["How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?"],"answer":["Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter."],"jsonQuestion":"How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?","jsonAnswer":"Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066430031","question":["When is Fat Tuesday?"],"answer":[{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/","children":["Fat Tuesday"]}}," is the final day before Lent. In 2025, it takes place on March 4. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Fat Tuesday?","jsonAnswer":"\u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/\u0022\u003eFat Tuesday\u003c/a\u003e is the final day before Lent. In 2025, it takes place on March 4. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066569106","question":["How is the date of Easter determined?"],"answer":["Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha","children":["Council of Nicea"]}}," in 325. "],"jsonQuestion":"How is the date of Easter determined?","jsonAnswer":"Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha\u0022\u003eCouncil of Nicea\u003c/a\u003e in 325. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066592563","question":["How long is Lent?"],"answer":["Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the \u002240 days\u0022 because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass."],"jsonQuestion":"How long is Lent?","jsonAnswer":"Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the \u002240 days\u0022 because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass."},{"id":"faq-question-1645067416088","question":["Do Sundays count in Lent?"],"answer":["Technically, the Church does not ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/","target":"_blank","rel":"noreferrer noopener","children":["obligate"]}}," us to fast on Sundays. However, the Sundays during Lent are still part of the Lenten season. Choosing to continue your Lenten sacrifice on Sunday is a personal choice."],"jsonQuestion":"Do Sundays count in Lent?","jsonAnswer":"Technically, the Church does not \u003ca href=\u0022https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022\u003eobligate\u003c/a\u003e us to fast on Sundays. However, the Sundays during Lent are still part of the Lenten season. Choosing to continue your Lenten sacrifice on Sunday is a personal choice."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066798125","question":["When is Palm Sunday?"],"answer":["Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Palm Sunday?","jsonAnswer":"Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066637227","question":["When does Lent end?"],"answer":["Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on April 17, 2025."],"jsonQuestion":"When does Lent end?","jsonAnswer":"Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on April 17, 2025."},{"id":"faq-question-1645066714527","question":["When is Good Friday?"],"answer":[{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://hallow.com/blog/good-friday-the-passion-of-christ/","children":["Good Friday"]}}," takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter, as part of the Easter Triduum. It will occur on April 18, 2025, one day after Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday in some traditions.)"],"jsonQuestion":"When is Good Friday?","jsonAnswer":"\u003ca href=\u0022https://hallow.com/blog/good-friday-the-passion-of-christ/\u0022\u003eGood Friday\u003c/a\u003e takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter, as part of the Easter Triduum. It will occur on April 18, 2025, one day after Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday in some traditions.)"},{"id":"faq-question-1645066908053","question":["When is Easter in 2025?"],"answer":["Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Easter in 2025?","jsonAnswer":"Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025. "},{"id":"faq-question-1645066967087","question":["When is Orthodox Lent in 2025?"],"answer":["Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 3 ",{"type":"a","props":{"href":"https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3\u0026year=2025\u0026viewStyle=GridView\u0026viewType=ViewReadings","children":["according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America"]}},". It follows Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday. "],"jsonQuestion":"When is Orthodox Lent in 2025?","jsonAnswer":"Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 3 \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3\u0026amp;year=2025\u0026amp;viewStyle=GridView\u0026amp;viewType=ViewReadings\u0022\u003eaccording to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America\u003c/a\u003e. It follows Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday. "}]} --> <div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066202688"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When does Lent begin in 2025?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent begins with <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/ash-wednesday/">Ash Wednesday</a> on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645067042589"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Why is Lent 40 days long?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent lasts for 40 days because Christ suffered in the desert for 40 days. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066448756"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How is the date of Ash Wednesday determined?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Ash Wednesday always falls six and half weeks before Easter.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066430031"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Fat Tuesday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer"><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fat-tuesday/">Fat Tuesday</a> is the final day before Lent. In 2025, it takes place on March 4. Fat Tuesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in other parts of the world. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066569106"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How is the date of Easter determined?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Easter is a moveable feast as opposed to a fixed date each year. Easter being celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon of spring (March 21 or later) dates back to the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/common-response-aleppo-statement-date-easterpascha">Council of Nicea</a> in 325. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066592563"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How long is Lent?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, excluding Sundays. Sundays are an important part of Lent, but we do not include them in the "40 days" because on every Sunday we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in the Mass.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645067416088"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Do Sundays count in Lent?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Technically, the Church does not <a href="https://aleteia.org/2017/02/25/in-lent-do-we-fast-or-feast-on-sundays/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">obligate</a> us to fast on Sundays. However, the Sundays during Lent are still part of the Lenten season. Choosing to continue your Lenten sacrifice on Sunday is a personal choice.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066798125"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Palm Sunday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Palm Sunday, the last Sunday during Lent, takes place on March 24 in 2024. It signifies Jesus's triumphant return to Jerusalem after spending 40 days and nights in the desert. At Mass, we celebrate his return and our desire to follow him. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066637227"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When does Lent end?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on April 17, 2025.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066714527"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Good Friday?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer"><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/good-friday-the-passion-of-christ/">Good Friday</a> takes place between Palm Sunday and Easter, as part of the Easter Triduum. It will occur on April 18, 2025, one day after Holy Thursday (or Maundy Thursday in some traditions.)</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066908053"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Easter in 2025?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1645066967087"><strong class="schema-faq-question">When is Orthodox Lent in 2025?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Orthodox Lent (known as Great Lent) begins on Monday, March 3 <a href="https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=3&amp;year=2025&amp;viewStyle=GridView&amp;viewType=ViewReadings">according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America</a>. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10754 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2022-01-19 00:06:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-01-19 00:06:11 [post_content] => <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;<br>blessed are thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.<br>Holy Mary, Mother of God,<br>pray for us sinners,<br>now and at the hour of our death.<br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Words of the Hail Mary Prayer</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-is-the-hail-mary">What is the Hail Mary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#why-to-pray">Why do Catholics pray the Hail Mary?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#when-to-pray">When is the Hail Mary said?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Other languages<!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#latin">Hail Mary in Latin</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#spanish">Hail Mary in Spanish</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#italian">Hail Mary in Italian</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#songs">Hail Mary prayer in Songs</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#hail-mary-gentle-woman">"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#ave-maria">"Ave Maria"</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#step-by-step">How to Pray the Hail Mary: Step by Step</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is-the-hail-mary">What is the Hail Mary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.^&nbsp;And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.&nbsp;He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.^&nbsp;He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Luke 1:30-33</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is a Scripture-based prayer in which we meditate on words from the Gospel of Luke. In the second half of the prayer, we ask Mary to intercede for us and bring us closer to her Son, Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It's also the heart of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, in which we pray with Mary while contemplating the sacred mysteries, or significant moments, of Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is traditionally prayed by Catholics, but many people (both Christian and non-Christian) feel drawn to Mary. They recognize her powerful witness as a faithful disciple of Christ and seek her aid as a compassionate spiritual mother.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Along with the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">Lord's Prayer (Our Father)</a>, the Hail Mary is one of the first prayers that Catholics learn in their journeys of faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:block {"ref":42538} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary is <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/the-biblical-roots-of-the-hail-mary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rooted</a> in Scripture — the initial lines are taken directly from the first chapter of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-gospels/">Gospel</a> of Luke. We read that God sends the Angel Gabriel to proclaim to the Virgin Mary that she is to bear the Son of God. Upon coming to her, the Angel greets Mary, saying, "Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you" (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1&amp;version=NRSV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 1:28</a>). We address Mary in the same way at the beginning of our prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Mary gives her full consent to God's plan of salvation, and the Angel departs from her. Then she sets out in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who, in her old age, is six months pregnant with a son; "for nothing will be impossible for God" (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luke 1:37</a>).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As soon as Mary enters the house and greets Elizabeth, the infant leaps in her womb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:pullquote --> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>And Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”<meta charset="utf-8"></p><cite>Luke 1:41b-43</cite></blockquote></figure> <!-- /wp:pullquote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Initially adapted from Scripture in Latin, we recognize the many verses from Luke that form the Hail Mary in English today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10836,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":"is-style-rounded"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CultofPerpetualHelpVetusImagoMiraculisClaraVenerata.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10836"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Icon of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Perpetual_Help">Wikipedia</a>)</em><br><br>Housed in the Church of Saint Alphonse of Liguori in Rome, legend holds that St. Luke was the original painter of this icon of the beautiful Virgin Mary. </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="why-to-pray">Why do Catholics pray the Hail Mary? </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To trust God as Mary did </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each time we pray the Hail Mary, we recognize the holiness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her unhesitating, unwavering acceptance <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>of God’s will for her life. Theologians call Mary’s beautiful "Yes" to God at the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-annunciation/">Annunciation</a> her <meta charset="utf-8"></meta><a href="https://catholicexchange.com/what-marys-fiat-shows-us-about-christ-and-ourselves/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">“fiat”</a> <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>— Latin for <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>“let it be done.<meta charset="utf-8"></meta>” At every moment, Mary placed her complete trust in God’s plan for the world. When we pray, we remember her humble <meta charset="utf-8"></meta>“yes” and seek to have the same disposition before God in our relationships with Him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To ask Mary for her guidance and prayers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Padre Pio said, “Abandon yourself in the hands of Mary. She will take care of you.” When we pray the Hail Mary, we abandon ourselves to Mary, who is not only Jesus' mother but ours as well. Before his death on the cross, Jesus entrusted all of his disciples to Mary and her spiritual maternity (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+19&amp;version=NABRE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John 19:26-27</a>). So we trust that, as our greatest intercessor in Heaven, she is praying for us without ceasing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">To know Christ more fully</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One thing is clear: although the repeated<em>&nbsp;Hail Mary&nbsp;</em>is addressed directly to Mary, it is to Jesus that the act of love is ultimately directed, with her and through her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope St. John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae Apostolic Letter (2002)</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God chose Mary as the singular vessel for His Son to come down to earth and save the world. In our faith, we do not worship Mary; she remains a creature, beloved by God. But we do honor her because she is the "disciple <em>par excellence</em>" - the perfect follower of Jesus. Everything she is and does points to him. So through her, who knew him best, we come to know Christ more fully.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HailMary">Pray the Hail Mary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="when-to-pray">When do we pray the Hail Mary?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hail Mary can be prayed as an individual prayer at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is also commonly prayed in a series of ten within the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>; to say ten Hail Mary’s is to say a “decade” of the Rosary. This repetition is not a recitation of empty phrases, but rather, a form of meditation–being drawn deeper into the mystery of Jesus, using words from Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">(Of course, the Hail Mary has also been known to be uttered during the final seconds of American football games, too!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hail Mary in other languages</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praying the Hail Mary in languages other than English can help us feel united with our brothers and sisters in faith who have recited the prayer across centuries:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="latin">Hail Mary (Latin)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ave Maria, gratia plena, <br>Dominus tecum. <br>Benedicta tu in mulieribus, <br>et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. <br>Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus,<br>nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. <br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Latin</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="spanish">Hail Mary (Spanish)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia, </em><br><em>el Señor es contigo. </em><br><em>Bendita eres entre todas las mujeres, </em><br><em>y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús. </em><br><em>Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros, pecadores, </em><br><em>ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. </em><br><em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Spanish</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="italian">Hail Mary (Italian)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ave, o Maria, piena di grazia, il Signore è con te.<br>Tu sei benedetta fra le donne <br>e benedetto è il frutto del tuo seno, Gesù.<br>Santa Maria, Madre di Dio, prega per noi peccatori,<br>adesso e nell'ora della nostra morte.<br>Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Hail Mary prayer in Italian</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="songs" class="">The Hallow app is full of Marian prayers. Download it and start praying now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HailMary">Start praying on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hail Mary Prayer in Songs</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The words of the Hail Mary—both simple and profound—have inspired numerous hymns and devotional songs through the centuries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-music/">Music</a> can be a powerful form of prayer, and songs incorporating words from the Hail Mary have an especially rich tradition in the Catholic faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Hymns dedicated to Mary can enrich our prayer lives at any time, but they're also popular choices for the liturgical music of key feasts in the Church, such as the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan. 1), the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-annunciation/">Annunciation</a> (Mar. 25), the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-assumption/">Assumption</a> (Aug. 15), Our Lady of the Rosary (Oct. 7) and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-church-teaching-prayers/">Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception</a> (Dec. 8).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="hail-mary-gentle-woman" class="">Some of the more popular Marian songs that capture the words and meaning of the Hail Mary prayer include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>"Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" (by Carey Landry)</strong> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZOnJgc7KnE">Listen on Youtube</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ave-maria"><strong>"Ave Maria" (Franz Schubert)</strong> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6zPfTlqvnc">Listen on Youtube</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray the Hail Mary in full or meditate on these powerful words line-by-line. Below, we offer a few meanings behind each line of the Hail Mary. Through personal prayer, however, these words may speak to you in different ways. If you already know the Hail Mary by heart, consider praying it through <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a> to renew your relationship with this devotion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="step-by-step" class="">Follow the lines below to pray with the Hail Mary step-by-step:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:yoast/how-to-block {"hasDuration":true,"days":"0","hours":"0","minutes":"1","jsonDescription":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Pray the Hail Mary\u003c/strong\u003e","steps":[{"id":"how-to-step-1642217186526","name":[" “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; "],"text":[{"type":"em","props":{"children":["And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! 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The Lord is with you.”</em> (Luke 1:28)<br/><br/>When the Angel Gabriel greets Mary, he proclaims her favor with God, her state as being full of grace. He recognizes her as the one who was immaculately conceived, having been redeemed by the merits of Jesus in preparation of bearing him in her womb. In this first line, we recognize her in this way as well.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642217466735"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">blessed are you among women, <meta charset="utf-8"/>and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">W<em>hen Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">Holy Spirit</a> and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” </em>(Luke 1:42)<br/><br/>Luke’s Gospel records these words spoken by Elizabeth when she is visited by Mary. Like Elizabeth, we joyfully reverence the holiness of both Mary and the child in her womb. And we call him by name: Jesus, whose name means "God saves."<br/><br/>Dr. Edward Sri <a href="https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/the-biblical-roots-of-the-hail-mary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reflects</a>, “Here is immense power in the name of Jesus, and his name is at the very center of this prayer, making it literally a Christo-centric prayer.”</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642218950680"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">Holy Mary, Mother of God, </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">Mary is known by many titles <meta charset="utf-8"/>— Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin, Queen of Heaven <meta charset="utf-8"/>— and here we name her the "Mother of God." More than anything, this great title emphasizes the profound truth about who Jesus is – both fully God and fully man.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642218985040"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">pray for us sinners </strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">In humility, we recognize ourselves as sinners, and we come to Mary in need. We call on her, who lives in perfect communion with God, to pray to Him on our behalf.</p> </li><li class="schema-how-to-step" id="how-to-step-1642219002179"><strong class="schema-how-to-step-name">now and at the hour of our death. Amen.</strong> <p class="schema-how-to-step-text">We ask her to pray for us now, in this moment of our Hail Mary, and at the hour of our death, when we can no longer say the words. We ask her to bring us to Heaven, where we can reside with her and all the saints in praise of God for all eternity.<br/><br/>Then we conclude, as we do in all other prayers, with this word meaning “So be it.<meta charset="utf-8"/>” Saying <meta charset="utf-8"/>“Amen<meta charset="utf-8"/>” is a testament to our belief in the truth and holiness of these words spoken by the Church through the centuries.</p> </li></ol></div> <!-- /wp:yoast/how-to-block --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can pray the Hail Mary as a short prayer, in a decade, or in the full Rosary on the Hallow App. We look forward to praying with you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/HailMary">Pray the Hail Mary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let Mary’s mighty <em>fiat</em> inspire your life.&nbsp;<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>More Prayer Guides</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">How to Pray the Lord's Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">How to Pray the St. Thérèse&nbsp;Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">How to Pray the Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-litany-of-trust/">How to Pray the Litany of Trust</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/immaculate-heart-of-mary/">Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hail-holy-queen-prayer-salve-regina/">Hail Holy Queen prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => How to Pray the Hail Mary [post_excerpt] => Let Mary’s mighty fiat inspire your life with this prayer. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10459 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2021-11-24 20:49:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-11-24 20:49:45 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On October 3, 1789, President George Washington received a message from Congress requesting him “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-04-02-0091" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">His proclamation declared</a> that the day “be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Thanksgiving has roots in recognizing the many blessings God has given us, as individuals and collectively as a country. More than 230 years later, millions of Americans continue to celebrate Thanksgiving with an eye toward God as the original source of all for which we have to be grateful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although the history of this uniquely American holiday is steeped in appreciation for the divine, it’s not always easy to carve out time for prayer during a day that can be jam-packed with distractions ranging from cooking timers to cheerful parades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is here to help, with a wide range of prayer options to fit your Thanksgiving plans and keep God at the center of your celebration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Thanksgiving-Prayers-Bible">Thanksgiving Prayers in the Bible</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-morning-prayers">Prayers for Thanksgiving Morning</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#catholic-thanksgiving-prayers">Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-dinner-prayers">Simple Thanksgiving Dinner Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-thanksgiving-prayers">Short Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-remembrance">Thanksgiving Prayers Remembering Those Who’ve Died</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-mixed-company">Thanksgiving Prayers In Mixed Company</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-children">Thanksgiving Prayers for Children</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-prayers-hallow">Thanksgiving Prayers on Hallow</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#thanksgiving-advent-prayers">Thanksgiving and Preparing for Advent Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Thanksgiving-Prayers-Bible">Thanksgiving Prayers in the Bible</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sometimes the best prayers are ones that are passed down directly from Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This passage from the 12th chapter of the Book of Isaiah is particularly relevant for Thanksgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Song of Thanksgiving</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On that day, you will say:<br>I give you thanks, O Lord;<br>though you have been angry with me,<br>your anger has abated, and you have consoled me.<br>God indeed is my salvation;<br>I am confident and unafraid.<br>For the Lord is my strength and my might,<br>and he has been my salvation.<br>With joy you will draw water<br>from the fountains of salvation,<br>And you will say on that day:<br>give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name;<br>Among the nations make known his deeds,<br>proclaim how exalted is his name.<br>Sing praise to the Lord for he has done glorious things;<br>let this be known throughout all the earth.<br>Shout with exultation, City of Zion,<br>for great in your midst<br>is the Holy One of Israel!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Isaiah 12:1-6 NABRE</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Colossian 3:16 provides another way to tie Scripture into your Thanksgiving celebration:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Colossian 3:16 NABRE</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112521-thanksgiving.cfm">USCCB also offers</a> daily readings specifically geared toward Thanksgiving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-morning-prayers">Prayers for Thanksgiving Morning</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Holidays can be stressful, whether hosting or traveling, celebrating with large groups or spending the day alone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There’s no better way to begin any day than with a short prayer of thanksgiving to God, and that’s especially true on the fourth Thursday in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let Hallow help you start your Thanksgiving with meaningful time with the Lord.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With Hallow, you can join thousands of others in prayer conveniently from your phone, spending time giving thanks to God before the football games kick-off or the gravy is poured.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Download the Hallow app, and before the festivities begin, start your morning with a simple daily prayer such as the rosary or a minute meditation like Jesus I Trust In You.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray Daily on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="catholic-thanksgiving-prayers">Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pausing amid the busyness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Giving thanks before the meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A traditional Catholic Thanksgiving prayer can help remind us of the origins of the day and bring us closer to God by acknowledging His blessings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It can also bring us peace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And during a day that can sometimes see kitchen chaos, challenging dynamics, and enough vegetable chopping to make a line cook proud, small moments of inner peace are invaluable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider this prayer of thanksgiving at your table this year if you’re looking for a traditional Catholic or Christian blessing:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Good and gracious God, we give You thanks today, as we do all days, first and foremost for the gift of creation and the gift of life. We ask You to bless this food, that it may nourish us and sustain us, and strengthen our ability to do Your will. We pray in thanksgiving for all the hands involved in bringing it to our table. You tell us, Lord, that to whom much is given, much is expected. May this meal and the fellowship we enjoy not only serve as clear reminders of Your love of us, but of Your call for us to share Your love and to serve our brothers and sisters, especially those most in need. We ask this as we ask all things, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-dinner-prayers">Simple Thanksgiving Dinner Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Perhaps you’re interested in more of a simple Thanksgiving table blessing. Many families begin a meal by “saying grace,” and Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be an exception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although most Thanksgiving dinners are unlike any other meal, the prayer before it doesn’t have to be a “special” prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Indulging in grandma’s legendary stuffing and mom’s special sweet potato dish might make it feel like the prayer needs to be consummate to the extraordinary meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But take solace in knowing that the quality of prayer has nothing to do with its length. Simple prayers can convey just as much gratitude as longer ones.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">See some examples of simple Thanksgiving blessing prayers below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Heavenly Father, we gather together today with hearts filled with gratitude. This meal we share reminds us of the endless blessings You’ve bestowed upon us. We pray in thanksgiving not only for this food we share, but in all the ways You’ve shown us Your love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Dear God, we thank You for this meal and for all the hands that helped prepare it. We give You thanks most of all for the gift of Your Son, Jesus. Please bless the food we eat, all who are gathered today to share it, and all our loved ones who can’t be with us today. We ask this as we ask all things, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Even a common dinner prayer is a great option:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">How to Pray the 54 Day Novena</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="short-thanksgiving-prayers">Short Thanksgiving Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for this meal and for all of our many blessings. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Heavenly Father, we come to you today with gratitude for all of the blessings you’ve given us, especially our friends and family members, and for the nourishment you provide. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for being here with us today. Guide our hearts toward gratitude today and every day. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, thank you for today, for yesterday, and for tomorrow. Thank you for the time to be together and to praise You. Amen. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-remembrance">Thanksgiving Prayers Remembering Those Who’ve Died</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The holidays can be difficult for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. We often have many happy memories from celebrating past holidays with those who are no longer with us.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With November being the month of remembrance, the Thanksgiving blessing can be a perfect time to ask for God’s prayers for family members and friends whom we’ve lost in the past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider the following prayer to remember those who have passed away:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Heavenly Father, we come to You today with grateful hearts, recognizing the many gifts You’ve given us that have allowed for this special meal to come together. Still, we acknowledge our sadness that our gathering today feels incomplete. We lift up to You our dearly departed, [Say names of lost loved ones] and ask You to bless them as you bless us. We’re comforted by the promise of Your Kingdom and look forward to one day sharing together in a heavenly feast with all those who are not with us today. In Your name, we pray. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hallow app also offers a litany for the dead that can help you remember deceased loved ones of all generations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray the Litany for the Dead</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-mixed-company">Thanksgiving Prayers In Mixed Company</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It can be easiest to lead the table blessing before the meal and offer a distinctly Catholic prayer when you’re the host and when entertaining a smaller group of guests.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In larger settings, with mixed company, or if you’re at someone else’s home, it can be more challenging to join together a large group for a traditional Catholic blessing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re not hosting the meal, you may still volunteer to lead a prayer (or you might get asked!). A more general prayer that both non-believers and devout rosary aficionados might find agreeable is the way to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Give thought to using a short prayer that celebrates the beauty of diversity within God’s creation, like the following:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Divine Creator, maker of the universe and all the beauty that lives within it, we give thanks for this meal and for all the good in our lives. We think of our many brothers and sisters who go without, each and every day. May this feast compel us to work to better care for all of those in the world who need our love and generosity the most. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-children">Thanksgiving Prayers for Children</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With full houses and big celebrations, it’s not uncommon for families to have a “kids table” at Thanksgiving, where grandchildren, younger cousins, and other family members will enjoy the meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is a great opportunity to introduce children to the importance of prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And a great chance to let them lead it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here’s a short prayer you can print out for younger Thanksgiving guests, to cultivate the habit of giving thanks to God before all meals and celebrations:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you, God, for this past year,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for family here,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for this delicious food,</em> <em>Thank you, God, for all that’s good!</em> <em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-prayers-hallow">Thanksgiving Prayers on Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the Hallow app, you’ll find many great options for prayers centered around gratitude.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Our Gratitude Praylist</a> includes a Lectio Divina on giving thanks always and another on the 10 lepers. The app also offers an <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-examen/">Examen</a> called “Reflecting on Your Blessings,” perfect as a nighttime prayer when you finally return home or when the last guest leaves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Giving thanks is important; we make it easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="thanksgiving-advent-prayers">Thanksgiving and Preparing for Advent Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You’ll still have Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge when <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-2021/">Advent</a> begins, so spending some time in prayer amid all the turkey is a great spiritual tune-up to the important liturgical season preparing for Christmas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is your go-to resource for your Advent prayers and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas prayers</a>, providing you with an easy way to draw closer to God during a time when the outside world can make that most challenging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This year, Hallow’s <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/pray25/">Advent #Pray25 Challenge</a> features the cast of The Chosen. Pray every day leading up to Christmas, reflecting on on salvation history and how you can listen to God’s call today. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10004 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-11-15 17:53:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-11-15 17:53:51 [post_content] => <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p><strong>Check out the new <em><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/">2022 Ultimate Catholic Gift Guide for Advent and Christma</a></em></strong><em><strong><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/">s</a></strong>!</em></p><p>On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.</p><cite>Matthew 2:11</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">The tradition of gift-giving</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Advent is a season of waiting, preparation, and prayer for the coming of Jesus on December 25. It is also a season of giving and receiving gifts among our loved ones. This gift-giving tradition goes back to the Nativity, a few days after Christ was born. The three wise men followed the bright Star of Bethlehem to meet the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Known as King Balthasar (from Arabia), King Melchior (from Persia), and King Gaspar (from India), they brought Jesus gifts of gold, f<span style="font-size: Revert; color: initial;">rankincense, and myrrh</span> and recognized Him as the Son of God. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Nowadays, we give gifts to our loved ones during Christmas in imitation of the three wise men. It's a beautiful opportunity to be thoughtful and gracious to recognize Christ in your neighbors, family members, friends, or even a stranger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Finding a perfect Catholic gift</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Giving a faith-based gift is a great way to show your love and gratitude for the people in your life this Christmas. We put together a list of 10 brands offering great Catholic gifts to give this season for the many kinds of people in your life. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Top 10 Catholic gift ideas for Advent &amp; Christmas 2021 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;">1. Prayer &amp; meditation</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Hallow App</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9ZzPXj98N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9ZzPXj98N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is the #1 Catholic Meditation, Prayer &amp; Sleep App. With over 500 sessions in meditation, prayer, and music, there's something for everyone, at any point in their faith journey, on Hallow. Gifting a <a href="https://hallow.com/portal/#/gift">Hallow digital subscription</a> helps you avoid shipping speeds and backorder products if you're late to Christmas shopping this year, too! You can give a friend or family member a 3-month or 1-year Hallow subscription this Christmas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you're looking to give a physical gift related to Hallow, check out the <a href="https://hallow.com/shop/">Hallow Merch</a> page!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://hallow.com/portal/#/gift">Give the Gift of Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2. Apparel</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Saint socks from Sock Religious</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVIJUn_gBcS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVIJUn_gBcS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Give your friend or prayer buddy socks with their favorite Saint on them this Christmas! You can find something for everyone in your life from Sock Religious, owned by couple Scott and Elizabeth Williams. We especially love the <a href="https://sockreligious.com/collections/adult-socks/products/st-francis-of-assisi-socks?variant=39270583304263">St. Francis of Assisi Socks</a>, <a href="https://sockreligious.com/collections/adult-socks/products/st-therese-of-lisieux?variant=39270359859271">St. Thérèse of Lisieux Socks</a>, and <a href="https://sockreligious.com/collections/adult-socks/products/sacred-heart-socks">Sacred Heart Socks</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">T-Shirt from Brick House in the City</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVd0rbuPRVK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVd0rbuPRVK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://brickhouseinthecity.com">Brick House and the City</a> sells Catholic T-Shirts for women, men, and children. We also love their St. Teresa of Ávila-inspired <a href="https://brickhouseinthecity.com/product/god-walks-among-the-pots-and-pans-st-teresa-of-avila-apron/">apron</a>, embroidered with her famous quote: "God walks among the pots and the pans."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Hallow Sweatshirt</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":10161,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sweatshirts-2048x1024-1-1024x512.png" alt="" class="wp-image-10161"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://hallow-4.creator-spring.com/hoodies-sweatshirts">Hallow crewneck sweatshirts</a> are perfect for the Hallow App user in your life! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;">3. Coffee</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Coffee beans from Guadalupe Roastery</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtCx6VL6Pz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtCx6VL6Pz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.guadaluperoastery.com">Guadalupe Roastery</a> is fair trade, sustainable, and dedicated to empowering coffee farmers and their families. It's perfect for the coffee drinker in your life, or you can purchase several bags for your neighbors this Christmas. You can buy bags individually or set up a weekly coffee subscription. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">"Good Morning From God Coffee Mug" from The Catholic Company</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVX1zHPPCkX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVX1zHPPCkX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also check out The Catholic Company's <a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/top-100-catholic-gift-ideas-c6375/">Top 100 Catholic Gifts</a> page for more gift ideas!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;">4. Make a donation</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Mary's Meals</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CV0x2WNMqM0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CV0x2WNMqM0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also opt to <a href="https://www.marysmealsusa.org/donate">donate</a> in someone's name rather than purchasing a gift this Christmas! Hallow is giving $1 to <a href="https://www.marysmealsusa.org/en/">Mary's Meals</a> for each person that joins the Advent Challenge. $21 is all it takes for Mary's Meals to feed a child for an entire year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">5. Catholic art</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Prints from Be A Heart Design</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVg7lGNNwYa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVg7lGNNwYa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://beaheart.com">Be A Heart</a> creates beautiful prints on eggshell paper or for download online. In the spirit of Advent, we recommend gifting the <a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/wall-art/products/the-annunciation-8x10-print">Annunciation print</a> or the <a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/wall-art/products/saint-andrew-christmas-novena-8x10-print">St. Andrew Christmas Novena print</a>. The <a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/wall-art/products/corinthians">Come, Holy Spirit digital download</a> is also a great gift if you're in a time pinch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Christmas cards from Santa Clara Design</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBJ1PpLS91/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBJ1PpLS91/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.santaclaradesign.com">Santa Clara Design</a>'s mission is to "create sacred space in your every day." Purchase a pack of their beautiful <a href="https://www.santaclaradesign.com/collections/christmas-cards">Christmas cards</a> and write meaningful letters to friends and family in place of a traditional gift this Advent. We especially love the <a href="https://www.santaclaradesign.com/collections/christmas-cards/products/christmas-madonna-and-child-greeting-card-and-envelope-set-set-of-10-folded-cards">Christmas Madonna and Child set</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;">6. Rosary</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Rugged Rosaries</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVi1j13Mltm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVi1j13Mltm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Rugged Rosaries are traditional Rosaries made with durable paracord (once used for parachute rope). They are great for your friends and family members who take their Rosaries with them everywhere they go. We love their limited edition <a href="https://ruggedrosaries.com/collections/best-selling-catholic-gifts/products/christmas-2021-le-rosary">Advent Christmas Rosary</a> (pictured above), <a href="https://ruggedrosaries.com/collections/paracord-rosaries/products/kateri-turq-rosary">Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Turquoise Rosary</a>, and the <a href="https://ruggedrosaries.com/collections/paracord-rosaries/products/spiritual-weapon-rosary?variant=13618199003171">Spiritual Weapon Rosary</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">West Coast Catholic</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CT500IjJgcM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CT500IjJgcM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Inspired by the natural colors and landscapes of the West Coast, <a href="https://www.westcoastcatholic.org">West Coast Catholic</a> creates some of the most beautiful Rosaries! We especially love the <a href="https://www.westcoastcatholic.org/shop/sea-of-galilee-rosary">Sea of Galilee Rosary</a>, <a href="https://www.westcoastcatholic.org/shop/immaculate-heart">Immaculate Heart Rosary</a>, and the <a href="https://www.westcoastcatholic.org/shop/zion-rosary">Zion Rosary</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">aromaRosary</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CT-cgiXPqhN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CT-cgiXPqhN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each aromaRosary comes with four blends of essential oils selected for each of the four mysteries. We especially love the <a href="https://www.aromarosary.com/guadalupe-1/zz7mnroe552bkyw4invyx42ek8r5ii">Guadalupe Ornamental Rosary</a> and the <a href="https://www.aromarosary.com/fatima-2/fatima-aromarosary-bracelet">Fatima Rosary bracelet</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7. Advent Reflection</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Advent Gospel Reflections from Word on Fire</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVqQ5LAMA5l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVqQ5LAMA5l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Word on Fire's <em><a href="https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/collections/books/products/advent-2021-english">Advent Gospel Reflections</a></em> is a perfect gift for any friend, neighbor, or family member. The book includes Gospel readings for each day of Advent, daily reflection from Bishop Barron, and space for journaling and answering the provided reflection questions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><span style="text-decoration: underline;">8. Faith-based planner</span></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Monk Manual's 90-Day Planner</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDG0D6DF99/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDG0D6DF99/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://monkmanual.com/collections/monk-manual-products/products/monk-manual">Monk Manual</a> is a 90-day system for "peaceful being and purposeful doing." This planner is great for a friend or family member with a packed calendar or someone who loves intentional reflection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Liturgical Calendar Year Planner from Blessed Is She</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CV3_AlEPi8Y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CV3_AlEPi8Y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This <a href="https://blessedisshe.net/product/blessed-liturgical-planner-2022/">Blessed Is She planner</a> is always a favorite among many! This edition spans January 2022 - December 2022, and it's centered on the Litany of Trust, written by the Sisters of Life. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">9. Catholic Jewelry</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">My Saint My Hero Benedictine Blessing Bracelet </h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVRTQLorDo2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVRTQLorDo2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">My Saint My Hero bracelets are woven by hand around the world — you can read more about their beautiful mission to restore dignity and combat human trafficking through empowerment <a href="https://mysaintmyhero.com/pages/about-us-what-is-my-saint-my-hero">here</a>. We recommend gifting a <a href="https://mysaintmyhero.com/collections/blessing-bracelets/products/benedictine-blessing-bracelet-silver">Benedictine Blessing Bracelet</a> this season. There is also a Hallow x MSMH bracelet, which you can purchase <a href="https://hallow.com/merch/msmh-x-hallow/">here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Saint &amp; Stone</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CUliq17gY6C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CUliq17gY6C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This Catholic jewelry brand crafts beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and earrings for every day. We especially love the <a href="https://saintandstone.com/products/lost-causes-bracelet?variant=35049584132253">Lost Causes Bracelet</a>, the <a href="https://saintandstone.com/collections/necklaces/products/st-benedict-protection-necklace?variant=39329068875933">St. Benedict Protection Necklace</a>, and the <a href="https://saintandstone.com/collections/necklaces/products/pray-without-ceasing-necklace">Pray Without Ceasing Necklace</a>, though all of the <a href="https://saintandstone.com">Saint &amp; Stone</a> jewelry makes for a perfect gift this Christmas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">10. Gifts for the home </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Psalm-based daily calendar from Ascension</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgpkzHt4aB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgpkzHt4aB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We love this <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/collection-apparel-gifts/products/god-s-daily-grace-praying-a-psalm-a-day">God's Daily Grace</a> calendar from Ascension, featuring a psalm verse and prayer for each day of the year. This calendar is perfect for someone's desk or a kitchen counter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">The Catholic Card Game</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/COv5EKpjtUU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/COv5EKpjtUU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/collection-apparel-gifts/products/the-catholic-card-game-base-game">Catholic Card Game</a> is like Apples to Apples, but it is Catholic-themed! It's perfect for someone who loves Catholic facts or games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Corda Candles</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CTHzOt0rQMZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CTHzOt0rQMZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All Corda candles are handmade with scent inspiration from the Saints. With candles inspired by <a href="https://cordacandles.com/collections/shopcatholicsaintcandles/products/michael-the-archangel-saint-candle">St. Michael the Archangel</a> (spices, sandalwood, incense) to <a href="https://cordacandles.com/collections/shopcatholicsaintcandles/products/valor-grace-joan-of-arc">St. Joan of Arc</a> (French oak, lavender), there's something for everyone on your list! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Mary on the Mantel from Be A Heart</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CV8HaN7rSop/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/CV8HaN7rSop/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/holiday-2021/products/mary-on-the-mantel-book-activity-kit">Mary on the Mantle</a> reminds us of Mary's waiting for the baby Jesus to arrive. The Mary doll and accompanying materials are a perfect gift for families with children! Rather than gifting an "elf on the shelf," you can give this doll, book &amp; activity kit this Advent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"opacity":"css"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope this Catholic gift list guides you in your Christmas shopping this season! Read more from Hallow by visiting our <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/">blog</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Top 10 Catholic Gifts This Advent & Christmas [post_excerpt] => Give a faith-based gift this Christmas! 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