THE REDEDICATION In 1381, England was dedicated to Mary by King Richard II and was 'set apart for her among the nations. This year, the Christians of England are called to make a personal dedication to Mary, taking up her example as Christ’s first disciple. History...
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Filipino devotional book tops Wahlberg’s Christmas list
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg receives a 365-day Filipino devotional book from his wife every Christmas.
In fact, his wife, American model Rhea Durham, gives him two copies of the book – believed to be 365 Days with the Lord, a best-selling ‘bible diary’ published by a Filipino apostolate of the priests and brothers of the Society of St Paul – one to keep at home and one to bring with him on his travels, according to Relevant Magazine.
The 47-year-old devout Catholic has relied heavily on the book for structuring his daily prayers ever since a friend introduced him to it “eight or nine years ago”.
Speaking about his wife’s Christmas gift to him, the Hollywood tough guy told Relevant Magazine: “She knows that’s the one thing that I have to have before the end of the year to be able to start fresh on the first of the year and not miss a day. Three-hundred-and-sixty-five days a year in prayer.”
Earlier this year, the Transformers star revealed that his intense daily routine begins with 30 minutes of prayer in the early hours of the morning and The Catholic Universe previously reported that Wahlberg’s faith is of great importance to him.
Speaking to a vocations convention in 2016, Wahlberg, who first found fame as rap artist Marky Mark, the frontman of a hip-hop band called Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, said: “My Catholic faith is the anchor that supports everything I do in life.”
Picture: Mark Wahlberg. (Isabel Infantes/PA).
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THE REDEDICATION In 1381, England was dedicated to Mary by King Richard II and was 'set apart for her among the nations. This year, the Christians of England are called to make a personal dedication to Mary, taking up her example as Christ’s first disciple. History...
Prayers to say for the rededication of England as Mary’s Dowry
At noon today (Sunday, 29 March), England will be rededicated as the Dowry of Mary. While celebrations have been scaled back for obvious reasons, Catholics can still make join in at home by saying the prayers below. You can say the prayers at any time of day, although...
Online Mass and CAFOD are helping fill the holes left in our Sundays
With the coronavirus pandemic causing Masses across the country to be cancelled, there is now a large demand for virtual worship – and Catholic charity CAFOD hopes its weekly ‘Children’s Liturgy Live!’ will inspire families across the UK after the first session saw...
Catholic Churches in Europe opened to fight COVID-19
Catholic dioceses and religious orders across Europe are offering to turn church facilities into spaces needed for health care or housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Church leaders throughout Europe have been struggling to maintain Catholic religious devotions...
CAFOD takes its activities online as world stays home
With the onset of the coronavirus leaving many spending more time inside, organisations have swung into action moving their activities online, including UK charity CAFOD, which hopes its digital events and resources will unite international communities. The Covid-19...