CNA, Perry West: Catholic culture is everywhere in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the city’s defining celebration. The city’s cathedral is one of its most well-known landmarks. And in the days leading to March 19, the people of New Orleans take up a Catholic tradition that began in the Middle Ages – they build “St. Joseph altars.” See story here.
St. Joseph Altars, a New Orleans Tradition
Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M.How appropriate that this progenitor of a sanguinary priesthood should be commemorated on this day: Saint Aaron (Fifteenth Century B.C.) https://t.co/vrMGoJ6eLn via @SBC_Catholic14 hours ago 1 2
Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M.A RECONQUEST from six years ago on today's Mystery: "The Precious Blood of Jesus" https://t.co/puw78I1WUg14 hours ago 1 6
Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M.Charles A. Coulombe (@RCCoulombe) considering the mystery of this day (and month): "Precious Blood, Holy Grail" https://t.co/8o8tKuqrg0 via @SBC_Catholic14 hours ago 2 4
Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M.Why is It called "Mysterium Fidei"? The Precious Blood: the 'Mystery of Faith' https://t.co/OmNzaIw68I via @SBC_Catholic14 hours ago 0 5
Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M.A beautiful feast instituted in 1849: "The Most Precious Blood of Jesus" https://t.co/lDzAz9dn2Z via @SBC_Catholic14 hours ago 2 13