Another beautiful Catholic custom is to have a guardian angel. Each of us have one. God love us so much as His children that He gives us an angel to watch over us our entire lives. pic.twitter.com/yjuR7Vecnu

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 21, 2021

When you see a fire, police, or ambulance truck passing, do you say a little prayer? We say a prayer of love and charity. We also say a prayer when we hear the church bells ring. pic.twitter.com/9HOUtVmPU2

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 28, 2021

Today I want to talk about relics – more often than not they are pieces of clothing or remains of saints that help us keep in touch with Jesus and the family we call the Church. I have two relics here I’d like to show you. pic.twitter.com/wcJJzTrwFg

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 25, 2021

Our Catholic Traditions and Practices series continues today! Today I want to remind you of the six holy days of obligation. The Church excepts us to celebrate at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Do you remember what all six days are? pic.twitter.com/Dri57C9ZRN

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 23, 2021

We’re on our last of the four prayers I wanted to discuss. You may know the Act of Contrition by heart as I do. Please join me in saying it. pic.twitter.com/yaJ7bTujCN

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 21, 2021

I mentioned I was going to go through the four Acts. Today we have the Act of Charity. pic.twitter.com/VjujscShec

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 18, 2021

Over the next number of days, I want to talk to you about four beautiful prayers – the Acts of Faith, Hope, Charity, and Contrition. Today please join me in saying the Act of Faith. pic.twitter.com/Ax2Py4F4TO

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 14, 2021

A beautiful Catholic custom I want to talk about is the wearing of a medal. It can be a medallion, crucifix, or scapular that we wear around our neck to keep us close to Jesus. Do you wear one? pic.twitter.com/1aaboLjgza

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 7, 2021

Do you put “AMDG” and “JMJ” at the top of your letters? AMDG, which stands for “Ad maiorem Dei gloriam”, means “To the greater honor of God”. JMJ stands for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. I was taught to do that as a child on my homework and I still do it on many of my letters. pic.twitter.com/3RMAQvFlQ1

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 4, 2021

Did you know it’s tradition to go down on both knees and give a bow when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and out of the tabernacle? pic.twitter.com/bK4eOAiapD

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) June 2, 2021

Do you remember the Catholic custom that each day of the week is dedicated to a special devotion? If there’s not a saint’s feast day on a particular day, I celebrate a Votive Mass based on the day’s devotion. pic.twitter.com/40UAJXqDvl

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 26, 2021

In my last video, I talked about how each day of the week has a special devotion. Each month of the year does as well! Don’t forget that beautiful tradition! pic.twitter.com/TovboXamur

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 28, 2021

The last couple weeks I’ve been focusing on Catholic devotions and customs. We need to pray every day – here are some customs that help us. In the morning, we make a morning offering. At night, we say our night prayers. We also pray an Angelus at 6AM, 12PM, and 6PM. pic.twitter.com/iptxVfiNiN

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 19, 2021

When we pass in front of a church, we should bow our heads, make the sign of the Cross, or tip our hat. It’s an act of reverence to Jesus. It’s a beautiful reminder of Emmanuel – God is with us. pic.twitter.com/z0OsVbbnUV

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 17, 2021

Another Catholic custom that I want to remind everyone of is fasting an hour prior to receiving Holy Communion. That used to be taken very seriously. It’s a chance to prepare and make room in your heart and soul for the coming of Jesus. pic.twitter.com/W6FNzl5sAB

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 14, 2021

Can I talk to you about novenas today? An essential part of our Catholic faith is prayer, but a Catholic custom that adds power to prayer is the novena. A novena is nine days of prayer for a particular intention. pic.twitter.com/046p2Dppe9

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 12, 2021

Each of us has a patron saint indicated by the fact that we have the saint’s name. Now, it’s not a sin not to have a saint’s name. If you don’t have a saint’s name, you can choose a patron saint. A lot of people do that at their confirmation. Let’s not lose our patron saints. pic.twitter.com/K2OyUxfKPD

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 10, 2021

One Catholic devotion I’d like to discuss today is praying for the dead. We pray for the souls of the faithfully departed and one of the most powerful ways we can do that is by asking that the holy sacrifice of the Mass be offered for that intention. pic.twitter.com/dmzhfCzJt9

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 7, 2021

Welcome back! I’ve been talking about Catholic traditions and practices. I’m standing in front of the crucifix. Every Catholic home should have a crucifix because it’s of the essence of the faith. Likewise, we should have images of our Blessed Mother and the saints in our homes. pic.twitter.com/efBBQmgOIY

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 5, 2021

Today I wanted to talk to you about candles. Candles are important in Catholic life. The Paschal Candle or Easter Candle is blessed on Holy Saturday and remains prominent in the sanctuary until Pentecost. It represents Christ, the Light of the World. pic.twitter.com/gVGnXLQGSa

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) May 3, 2021

Today I’d like to discuss visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament. When churches are open and we’re able to stop in a greet Our Lord, it’s a powerful prayer. I applaud our parishes that have periods of Eucharist Adoration. pic.twitter.com/xVqWoAum63

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 30, 2021

Right before the Gospel is read, we mark ourselves with a cross on our foreheads, lips, and heart. Lord, that I may know Your Word. Lord, that I may speak Your Word. Lord, that I may love Your Word. pic.twitter.com/A2t55DhH5C

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 28, 2021

Welcome back, everybody! Today I’d like to discuss kneeling. It’s a magnificent part of our Catholic worship. Kneeling is an ancient sign of adoration. We kneel during the Eucharist prayer and after Holy Communion. pic.twitter.com/aMQS2ZQMqx

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 26, 2021

As we discuss Catholic traditions many have forgotten, I wanted to discuss the striking of the breast. It is an ancient sign to show we are sinners and asking for God’s mercy. It’s simple, but beautiful and meaningful. pic.twitter.com/8Ow6jVJW1o

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 23, 2021

Today I wanted to talk about bowing. It is a beautiful Catholic custom to bow our heads at the Holy Name of Jesus, whenever we say or hear the name by which we are saved. We also bow when we say the Nicene Creed and before we receive the Blessed Sacrament. pic.twitter.com/EehVRSqwew

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 21, 2021

I’m here in front of the Tabernacle. One of the ways we express our faith is by genuflecting in front of it. Jesus is really and truly present in the Tabernacle and we genuflect towards the Most Blessed Sacrament to show Him honor. pic.twitter.com/YwvYu2yO7Y

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 19, 2021

When we bless ourselves, not only are we reminded of the waters of baptism, but we are reminded of the Most Blessed Trinity and the power of the Cross. By His Cross and Resurrection, Jesus has saved us and given us everlasting life. pic.twitter.com/bZ8y8k5jTA

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 16, 2021

Over the next few days, I want to discuss some beautiful Catholic practices that many people have forgotten. First, I’d like to talk about the Holy Water Font. When we enter the church, we dip our finger in holy water and make the sign of the Cross. We are reminded of our baptism pic.twitter.com/Bz6iYo9EPb

— Cardinal Dolan (@CardinalDolan) April 14, 2021