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Similar to St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo has sadly been reduced to a “drinking holiday” for many—an example of the dangers of cultural appropriation and perpetuating stereotypes. We can do better, and as members of a diverse Catholic Church in the United States, we owe it to our brothers and sisters from other cultures to be better informed about their people’s histories and customs.
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The Five First Saturdays Devotion has its beginnings in the message of Fatima in 1925. The devotion includes confession, Communion and a 15-minute meditation on the mysteries of the rosary. On Friday, May 5, many people will participate in Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862, victory ...
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May 5, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo marks the "triumph of the Mexican army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862," according to NBC News. This is over 50 years after the Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Mexico's Battle of Puebla victory was also against France, not Spain. In the 1800's, the Mexican government defaulted on foreign debt ...
May 5, 2024 · So, Happy Cinco de Mayo!-----Fr Randy Sly is the Chaplain of the ecumenical movement, Common Good. He is a former Archbishop of the Charismatic Episcopal Church. He laid aside that ministry to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church after a lifelong search for the fullness of Christian truth.
May 5, 2024 · Cinco de Mayo specifically commemorates the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Regional Significance: Cinco de Mayo is primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla in Mexico, where the battle took place. While it has gained recognition throughout Mexico, it is not observed as a national holiday to the same ...
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However, few are familiar with the “story behind the story.” Dr. John Pepino delivers a fantastic and engaging presentation of a Catholic perspective on the historical, political, and religious context surrounding the Battle of Puebla and the development of the “celebration” of Cinco de Mayo.
