Religion

Hierarchy, in the social sciences, is a ranking of positions of authority, often associated with a chain of command and control. The term is derived from the Greek words hieros (“sacred”) and archein (“rule” or “order”). In modern societies, hierarchical organizations pervade all aspects of life.

The College of Cardinals has chosen in the sacred tradition of the conclave, Dose of News and Dose of Feeds invite the faithful and the world to join in prayer for divine guidance. May the Holy Spirit inspire the selection of a Pontiff chosen by God.
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TODAY marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most important week of the year and Passover began last night at sunset.

We can memorialize Christ’s Passion and Death for our salvation. 

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Everyone has heard that it’s vital to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, a recommendation repeated so often it has become gospel. Get anything less, and you are more likely to suffer from poor health in the short and long term—memory problems, metabolic issues, depression, dementia, heart disease, a weakened immune system.

But in recent years, scientists have discovered a rare breed who consistently get little shut-eye and are no worse for wear.

Noche Buena celebrations depend on the region and the traditions locals choose to adopt. When our family traveled to Morelia, Michoacán in Mexico, the party started nine days before Noche Buena with celebrations called las Posadas. It literally means "lodging"—commemorate the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth. At a posada, guests participate in an outdoor procession near the home singing villancicos, or holiday songs, and building piñatas.

Our Lady of Paris aka Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité an island in the River Seine Paris