The Catholic Church dedicates the month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows, a devotion that focuses on Mary’s sufferings and her deep connection to the Passion of Christ.

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Why Is the Month of September Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows?

September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, a title given to Mary as she suffered alongside Christ during his passion.

Today, the Church commemorates the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, who was imprisoned and beheaded by Herod Antipas circa A.D. 28-29.

“Celebrating the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist reminds us too, Christians of this time, that with love for Christ, for his words and for the Truth, we cannot stoop to compromises. The Truth is Truth; there… Read more

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The Passion of John the Baptist: “Martyr for Truth and Justice”

On Aug. 29, the Church once again remembers St. John the Baptist, putting the focus now on his passion and death.

On Aug. 28, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Augustine of Hippo who is a Church Father, Doctor of the Church, and is considered as one of the greatest theological and philosophical minds.

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St. Augustine: The Great Theologian, Doctor of Grace

A fourth and fifth century bishop, theologian, philosopher, and Church father, St. Augustine's radical conversion and works have helped form core aspects Christian theology.

Bishop J. Mark Spalding of Nashville Offers Mass, Prayer Intention for Those Killed in Minneapolis School Shooting

“My prayers, and the prayers of the entire Diocese of Nashville, are with all those affected by this tragic event: the victims, their families, the students and staff of Annunciation School, and the entire parish community,”… Read more

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Bishop Spalding Offers Mass, Prayer Intention for Children Killed in Minneapolis School Shooting

Bishop J. Mark Spalding of Nashville celebrated Mass in the oratory at the Catholic Pastoral Center this afternoon, offering the Mass for the prayer intention of those killed and injured in the Wednesday morning shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.