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Catholic Word of the Day: FIRST FRIDAYS, 01-23-14
CCDictionary ^ | 01-23-14 | from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

Posted on 01/23/2014 9:01:35 AM PST by Salvation

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FIRST FRIDAYS

 

The customary observance of the first Friday of each month, encouraged by the Church, based on a promise made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-90), that special favors, such as the grace of final perseverance, would be given to those who received Holy Communion on nine successive first Fridays.

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.



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