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March 14, 2019

Liturgy needs 'language of flowers', but not during Lent

Pope Francis walks past flowers as he celebrates Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 1.
VATICAN – Of the many traditions and penitential practices observed during the season of Lent, one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and a complete absence of flowers.
Published in Faith
March 22, 2015

Mi’kmaq seek return of 300-year-old altar

This altar at Sacred Heart Church in Johnstown, N.S., belongs to the Potlotek First Nation and they want it back. The parish is trying to make arrangements to do so.

JOHNSTOWN, N.S. - The people of Potlotek First Nation say an ornate wooden altar stored at the nearby Sacred Heart Catholic Church was a gift to the Mi’kmaq nearly 300 years ago, and they want it back.

Published in Canada