596 B.C.E.Ĭhristian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The 10th and last living prophet of the Sikhs, he passed the guruship onto the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, and the Sikh community, Guru Panth.īirth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (1469–1539)Ĭommemorates the birth of the founder of the Sikh faithīuddhist celebration of the Enlightenment of Buddha, c. His feast day is April 4.Ĭommemorates the birth of the co-founder of the Bahá'í FaithĪ day on which the Sikhs celebrate the release of Guru Hargobind Sahib and 52 Kings from Gwalior Prisonīirth of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (1666–1708) The surname "the Moor" is a misnomer originating from the Italian il moro (the black). He died at the convent, was canonized in 1807, and is the patron of Blacks in the United States. His holiness, reputation for miracles, and his fame as a confessor brought hordes of visitors to see the obscure and humble cook. After serving as superior, he became novice master but was asked to be relieved of this post and return to his former position of cook. He was appointed, against his will, superior of the convent when it opted for the reform, though he could neither read nor write. He was made superior of the community, but when he was about 38, Pope Pius IV disbanded communities of solitaries and he became a Franciscan lay brother and the cook at St. He was freed by his master and became a solitary, eventually settling with other hermits at Monte Pellegrino. Resources for Lent and EasterĪlso known as Benedict the Moor, he was born a slave near Messina, Italy. Lent is a Christian festival of preparation for Easter observed through reflection on the life and death of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a sign of repentance. The first day of Lent occurring 46 days before Easter. This commemorates the day when the founder and prophet of the Baha'i Faith died in 1892. Residence Director for Catholic Scholars, Social Justice & RetreatsĬampus Minister for Liturgy and Faith FormationĪ period of spiritual preparation when Christians make themselves ready for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas.Īs a holy day of obligation, Roman Catholics honor all of the saints, both known and unknown.Ī day Roman Catholics pay respect and remember the souls of friends and loved ones who have died and gone to heaven. Residence Campus Minister Retreat and Leadership Residence Campus Minister for Vincentian ServiceĬampus Minister for Faith Formation and LeadershipĬampus Minister for Music Ministry and Faith Formation Associate Vice President for University Ministry
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