The 7 Sacraments (The Holy Mysteries)
Baptism
Confirmation (Chrismation)
Eucharist
Penance (Confession, Reconciliation)
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick)
Baptism
Confirmation (Chrismation)
Eucharist
Penance (Confession, Reconciliation)
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick)
The 10 Commandments
I. Thou shalt not have other gods besides Me
II. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain
III. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day
IV. Honour thy father and thy mother
V. Thou shalt not murder
VI. Thou shalt not commit adultery
VII. Thou shalt not steal
VIII. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour
IX. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife
X. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s goods
The 2 Greatest Commandments
To love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, soul, mind and strength.
To love thy neighbour as thyself.
The 7 Gifts of the Holy Ghost
Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear of the Lord
Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear of the Lord
Class of Gifts of the Holy Ghost known as Charismata
Gift of speaking with wisdom
Gift of speaking with knowledge
Faith
Grace of healing
Gift of miracles
Gift of prophecy
Gift of discerning spirits
Gift of tongues (i.e., xenolalia, the ability to speak foreign languages unknown by natural reason)
Gift of speaking with wisdom
Gift of speaking with knowledge
Faith
Grace of healing
Gift of miracles
Gift of prophecy
Gift of discerning spirits
Gift of tongues (i.e., xenolalia, the ability to speak foreign languages unknown by natural reason)
The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy
To feed the hungry
To give drink to the thirsty
To clothe the naked
To shelter the homeless
To visit the sick
The 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy
To counsel the doubtful
To instruct the ignorant
To admonish the sinner
To comfort the sorrowful
To forgive all injuries
To bear wrongs patiently
To pray for the living and the dead
To instruct the ignorant
To admonish the sinner
To comfort the sorrowful
To forgive all injuries
To bear wrongs patiently
To pray for the living and the dead
The 12 Fruits of the Holy Ghost
Charity
Joy
Peace
Patience
Benignity
Goodness
Longanimity
Mildness
Faith
Modesty
Continency
Chastity
Charity
Joy
Peace
Patience
Benignity
Goodness
Longanimity
Mildness
Faith
Modesty
Continency
Chastity
The 7 Capital Sins and their Contrary Virtues
Capital Sin
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Definition
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Contrary Virtue
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Pride
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Unrestrained appreciation of our own worth
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Humility
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Greed
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Immoderate desire for earthly goods
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Liberality
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Lust
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Hankering for impure pleasures
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Chastity
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Anger
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Inordinate desire for revenge
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Meekness
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Gluttony
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Unrestrained use of food and drink
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Temperance
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Envy
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Sorrow over another's good fortune
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Brotherly Love
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Sloth
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Laxity in keeping the Faith and the practice of virtue
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Diligence
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The 3 Theological Virtues Faith
Hope
Charity
Hope
Charity
The 4 Cardinal Virtues Prudence
Justice
Fortitude
Temperance
Justice
Fortitude
Temperance
The 3 Evangelical Counsels Voluntary poverty
Perpetual chastity
Entire obedience
Perpetual chastity
Entire obedience
The 4 Pillars of the Catholic Faith The Apostles Creed
The Seven Sacraments
The Ten Commandments
The Lord's Prayer
The Seven Sacraments
The Ten Commandments
The Lord's Prayer
The 3 Powers of the Soul
Memory
Intellect
Will
Memory
Intellect
Will
The 4 Last Things (The Novissima)
Death
Judgement
Heaven
Hell
Death
Judgement
Heaven
Hell
The 9 Ways We Participate in Others' Sins
By counsel
By command
By consent
By provocation
By praise or flattery
By concealment
By partaking
By silence
By defense of the ill done
By counsel
By command
By consent
By provocation
By praise or flattery
By concealment
By partaking
By silence
By defense of the ill done
The 4 Sins that Cry Out to Heaven
Wilful murder ie Abortion, Euthanasia
The sin of Sodom
Oppression of the poor
Defrauding labourers of their wages
Wilful murder ie Abortion, Euthanasia
The sin of Sodom
Oppression of the poor
Defrauding labourers of their wages
The 6 Sins against the Holy Ghost Presumption
Despair
Resisting the known truth
Envy of another’s spiritual good
Obstinacy in sin
Final impenitence
Despair
Resisting the known truth
Envy of another’s spiritual good
Obstinacy in sin
Final impenitence
The 3 Eminent Good Works
Prayer
Fasting
Almsgiving
Prayer
Fasting
Almsgiving
The 6 Precepts of the Church (The Duties of a Catholic) To go to Mass and refrain from servile work on Sundays and holy days
To go to Confession at least once a year (traditionally done during Lent)
To receive the Eucharist at least once a year, during the Easter Season (known as the "Easter duty")
To observe the days of fasting and abstinence
To help to provide for the needs of the Church according to one's abilities and station in life
To obey the marriage laws of the Church
To go to Confession at least once a year (traditionally done during Lent)
To receive the Eucharist at least once a year, during the Easter Season (known as the "Easter duty")
To observe the days of fasting and abstinence
To help to provide for the needs of the Church according to one's abilities and station in life
To obey the marriage laws of the Church
The 14 Stations of the Cross Jesus is Condemned to Die
Jesus is Made to Bear His Cross
Jesus Falls the First Time
Jesus Meets His Mother
Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face
Jesus Falls the Second Time
Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Jesus Falls the Third Time
Jesus is Stripped
Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
Jesus is Made to Bear His Cross
Jesus Falls the First Time
Jesus Meets His Mother
Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross
Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face
Jesus Falls the Second Time
Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Jesus Falls the Third Time
Jesus is Stripped
Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
The 12 Tribes of Israel In order of their birth:
Reuben
Simeon
Levi
Judah
Zabulon
Issachar
Dan
Gad
Asher
Naphtali
Joseph (Menasseh and Ephraim)
Benjamin
Reuben
Simeon
Levi
Judah
Zabulon
Issachar
Dan
Gad
Asher
Naphtali
Joseph (Menasseh and Ephraim)
Benjamin
The 8 Beatitudes Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land.
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land.
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
Holy Days of Obligation in Addition to Sundays
Mary Mother of God
Epiphany
St. Joseph
Ascension
Corpus Christi
SS Peter & Paul
Assumption
All Saints
Immaculate Conception
Christmas
Epiphany
St. Joseph
Ascension
Corpus Christi
SS Peter & Paul
Assumption
All Saints
Immaculate Conception
Christmas
The 3 Parts of the Church
The Church Militant (Christians on Earth)
The Church Suffering (Christians in Purgatory)
The Church Triumphant (Christians in Heaven)
The Church Suffering (Christians in Purgatory)
The Church Triumphant (Christians in Heaven)
The 4 Marks of the Church
Unity
Sanctity
Catholicity
Apostolicity
Note:
In the Nicene Creed we say that the Church is "One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic."
Unity
Sanctity
Catholicity
Apostolicity
Note:
In the Nicene Creed we say that the Church is "One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic."
The 3 Munera (Duties of the Ordained)
Munus docendi (duty to teach, based on Christ's role as Prophet)
Munus sanctificandi (duty to sanctify, based on Chris's role as Priest)
Munus regendi (duty to shepherd, based on Christ's role as King)
Munus docendi (duty to teach, based on Christ's role as Prophet)
Munus sanctificandi (duty to sanctify, based on Chris's role as Priest)
Munus regendi (duty to shepherd, based on Christ's role as King)
The 3 Pillars of the Church's Authority
Sacred Scripture
Sacred Tradition
Living Magisterium
Sacred Scripture
Sacred Tradition
Living Magisterium
The 12 Apostles
Peter
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Formerly "Simon," renamed "Kepha" or "Cephas" by Our Lord; preached in Antioch, Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, and Asia Minor, Rome; headed Roman Church (was first Pope); crucified upside-down in Rome, Italy; relics at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Symbols: the Keys; upside-down Latin Cross; book. Feast: June 29 (along with St. Paul); August 1 (St. Peter's Chains).
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Andrew
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Peter's brother; preached in Scythia; Epirus; Achaia; Hellas; Cappadocia, Galatia, and Bithynia, Scythian deserts, Byzantium;Thrace, Macedonia, Thessaly, and Achaia; crucified in Patrae in Achaia; relics at Cathedral of Amalfi, Italy, and in St. Andrew's Church in Patras, Greece. Symbols: X-shaped Cross; anchor; fish; fishing net. Feast: November 30.
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James the Greater
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He and his brother (John) nicknamed by Jesus "Sons of Thunder" (Boanerges); a son of Zebedee; preached in Spain; beheaded by Herod Agrippa I to please the Jews; relics at Compostela, Spain. Symbols: seashells; pilgrim's staff; scroll; book; floppy hat; trampling a Moor; mounted on horseback. Feast: July 25.
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John
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He and his brother (James the Greater) nicknamed by Jesus "Sons of Thunder" (Boanerges); a son of Zebedee; the disciple whom Jesus loved; Evangelist; preached in Asia Minor (Ephesus). Symbols: chalice; eagle; serpent; sword; cauldron. Feast December 27.
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Philip
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Preached in Hieropolis in Asia (?); relics at church of the Dodici Apostoli in Rome, Italy. Symbols: basket of loaves; T-shaped Cross. Feast: May 11 (with St. James the Less)
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Bartholomew
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Preached in India, Mesopotamia, Persia, Egypt, Armenia, Lycaonia, Phrygia, shores of the Black Sea (?); beheaded or flayed alive and crucified, head downward in Albanopolis in Armenia; relics at St. Bartholomew-in-the-Island in Rome, Italy (?). Symbols: tanner's knife; flayed skin. Feast: August 24.
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Matthew
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"Levi"; Evangelist; preached in Ethiopia to the south of the Caspian Sea (not Ethiopia in Africa), Persia and the kingdom of the Parthians, Macedonia, and Syria, and to the Hebrews generally (?). Symbols: angel/man/winged man holding a pen or inkwell; bag of coins, money bag, money box, or purse; spear; sword; halberd; lance. Feast: September 21.
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Thomas
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"Didymus," meaning "Twin"; familiarly (not Scripturally) known as "Doubting Thomas"; preached in India; pierced through with spears by four soldiers at Syriac Mazdai; relics in Santhome Cathedral, Chennai, India. Symbols: T-square; spear. Feast December 21.
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James the Less
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"James the Just" or "James the Younger"; son of Alphaeus (Clophas) and "brother of the Lord"; Bishop of Jerusalem Church; epistle writer; killed by Jews by being thrown off the Temple and clubbed to death. Symbols: fuller's club; book; windmill. Feast: May 11 (with St. Philip)
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Jude
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"Thaddaeus"; "brother of James (the Less)"; epistle writer. Symbols: shown with medallion with profile of Jesus around his neck; shown with flame above his head; oar; boat; axe; book; pen. Feast: October 28 (with St. Simon).
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Simon
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"Simon the Zealot" or "Simon the Canaanite." Symbols: fish(es); man being sawn in two longitudinally; saw; lance. Feast: October 28 (with St. Jude).
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Judas Iscariot
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Replaced after his suicide by Matthias (St. Matthias's Feast: February 24).
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A little poem to help you remember:
Peter, Andrew, James and John,
Phil and Bart and Matt and Tom,
James the Less and Jude and Simon --
Then Judas who betrayed the God-man.
Phil and Bart and Matt and Tom,
James the Less and Jude and Simon --
Then Judas who betrayed the God-man.
The Order of Creation
1st Day:
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A dividing of light from darkness brings forth Heaven and a formless, water-covered Earth, then Light
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2nd Day:
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A dividing of the waters above from the waters below to create the Firmament of Heaven
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3rd Day:
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A dividing of the waters under the heavens to form dry land; then grass, herbs, and fruit trees
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4th Day:
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Sun, Moon and Stars
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5th Day:
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Creatures of the waters and of the air
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6th Day:
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7th Day: God Rested
The 14 Holy Helpers St. George, Martyr, April 23
St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, February 3
St. Pantaleon, Martyr, July 27
St. Vitus, Martyr, June 15
St. Erasmus (Elmo), Bishop and Martyr, June 2
St. Christopher, Martyr, July 25
St. Giles, Abbot, September 1
St. Cyriacus (Cyriac), Martyr, August 8
St. Achatius, Martyr, May 8
St. Dionysius (Denis), Bishop and Martyr, October 9
St. Eustachius (Eustace), Martyr, September 20
St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr, November 25
St. Margaret of Antioch, Virgin and Martyr, July 20
St. Barbara, Virgin and Martyr, December 4
St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, February 3
St. Pantaleon, Martyr, July 27
St. Vitus, Martyr, June 15
St. Erasmus (Elmo), Bishop and Martyr, June 2
St. Christopher, Martyr, July 25
St. Giles, Abbot, September 1
St. Cyriacus (Cyriac), Martyr, August 8
St. Achatius, Martyr, May 8
St. Dionysius (Denis), Bishop and Martyr, October 9
St. Eustachius (Eustace), Martyr, September 20
St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr, November 25
St. Margaret of Antioch, Virgin and Martyr, July 20
St. Barbara, Virgin and Martyr, December 4
The 9 Choirs of Angels
In ascending order:
In ascending order:
Angels
Archangels
Principalities
Powers
Virtues
Dominations
Thrones
Cherubim
Seraphim
Note:
The Choir of Angels is divided into three triads with specific concerns:
Archangels
Principalities
Powers
Virtues
Dominations
Thrones
Cherubim
Seraphim
Note:
The Choir of Angels is divided into three triads with specific concerns:
The 1st triad:
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The 2nd triad:
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Powers, Virtues and Dominations: known as the "angels of creation" because they concern themselves with the ordering of the universe and a plurality of causes.
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The 3rd triad:
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Thrones, Cherubim, and Seraphim: concern themselves with contemplating the glory of God. It is the 6-winged Seraphim who sing the Sanctus, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts" (Isaias 6:3).
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Angels (the word means "Messengers") are spirits (there was and is debate as to whether they are pure spirit like God or whether they are possess "subtle matter" and are corporeal in a different way from us), created before man, who were given one choice at the beginning of Creation: the Kingdom of God -- or the Absence of God, which is the Kingdom of Satan, the first Angel who rebelled.
There are 7 Archangels (Tobias 12:15). We know the names of 3 of them from Scripture:
There are 7 Archangels (Tobias 12:15). We know the names of 3 of them from Scripture:
- Michael (Daniel, Epistle of St. Jude, Apocalypse of St. John), whose name means "Who is like God" and whose Feast is September 29;
- Gabriel (Daniel and Luke), whose name means "Strength of God" and whose Feast is March 24; and
- Raphael (Tobias), whose name means "Medicine of God" and whose Feast is October 24.
The apocryphal Book of Enoch lists the other 4 as: Uriel; Raguel; Sariel; Jeramiel.
The 3 Levels of Reverence
Dulia:
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The reverence we give to Saints
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Hyperdulia:
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The reverence we give to Mary as the greatest of Saints and Mother of God
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Latria:
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The reverence and worship we give to God alone
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The 7 Last Words of Christ
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.
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(Luke 23:34)
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Amen I say to thee: This day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
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(Luke 23:43)
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Woman, behold thy son. . . .Behold thy mother.
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(John 19:26-27)
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Eli, Eli, lamma sabacthani? (My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?)
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(Matthew 27:46, ref. Psalm 21)
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I thirst.
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(John 19:28)
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It is consummated.
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(John 19:30)
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Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit.
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(Luke 23:46, ref. Psalm 30:6)
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The 20 Mysteries of the Holy Rosary & When They are Prayed
Sorrowful:
Agony in the Garden The Scourging Crowning with thorns Carrying of the Cross Crucifixion
Joyful:
Annunciation Visitation Nativity Presentation Finding Jesus in the Temple
Glorious:
Resurrection Ascension Pentecost Assumption Crowning of Mary
Luminous:
The Baptism in the Jordan
The Marriage Feast at Cana Proclamation of the Kingdom Transfiguration The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
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The 7 Sorrows (Dolours) and 7 Joys of Our Lady
Sorrows (Dolours):
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Joys:
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The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:33-35)
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The Annunciation (Luke 1:27-38)
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The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 3: 13-15)
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The Visitation (Luke 1:39-58)
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The Loss of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)
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The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:7)
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The Meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross (John 19:17)
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The Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2:7-11)
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The Crucifixion (John 19:25-30)
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The Taking Down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross (John 19: 31-37)
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The Resurrection of Our Lord (John 20:1-9)
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The Assumption and Coronation of the Blessed Virgin (Apocalypse 12)
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The 7 Sorrows (Dolours) and
7 Joys of St. Joseph
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Sorrows: (Dolours):
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Joys:
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The doubt of Saint Joseph (Matthew 1:19)
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The Message of the Angel (Matthew 1:20)
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The poverty of Jesus' birth (Luke 2:7)
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Jesus' Birth itself (Luke 2:7)
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The Circumcision (Luke 2:21)
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The Holy Name of Jesus (Matthew 1:25)
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Simeon's prophecy that many would be lost (Luke
2:34)
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Simeon's prophecy that many would rise (Luke
2:34)
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The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-14)
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The Overthrow of Idols (Isaias 19:1)
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The return from Egypt (Matthew 2:22)
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Life with Mary and Jesus (Luke 2:39)
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The loss of the Child Jesus (Luke 2:45)
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The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:46)
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