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Episode 11: Introduction to
The Significance of the Easter Octave
4:44


Episode 11: Full Episode of
The Significance of the Easter Octave
22:14

 

Special resources

What Does the Octave Mean, Anyway?
Father Chris Alar, MIC, the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, explains the significance of the octave of Easter — Divine Mercy Sunday. Why eight? And where does this eight-day journey of Easter really end? Check out his homily from Eden Hill on April 8, 2015:
Link: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/what-does-octave-mean-anyway

What's This Feast All About, Anyway?
By Dr. Robert Stackpole, STD (Jun 13, 2011)
In numerous passages in the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, Jesus spelled out for her "why," "when," "who," and "what to expect" at this special banquet. Dr. Robert Stackpole, STD, takes us through it:
Link: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/divine-mercy-sunday-whats-feast-all-about-anyway

 

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