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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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COMMISSION FOR MIGRANTS AND TOURISM

Its full title is the Pontifical Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and of Tourism. Established in 1970 by Pope Paul VI, it was placed under the jurisdiction of the Congregation for Bishops.

Thu26 March
Lent

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

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The weekday Masses towards the end of Lent are like a Passion Play. The Gospels, as one scene after the other, show the mounting hatred and growing tension. This is the “Abraham Mass,” telling of the inheritance received through Abraham. The Opening Prayer reminds us of our great inheritance received from Christ.…

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