All you need for materials are evergreen swigs, whatever variety you have available, usually fir or spruce, a 4-candle holder in ... is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted.

The author on her new novel, The Glass House; her penchant for writing ‘why-done-its’; and the rawness of the teen years ...

Greek Easter is the most important religious and cultural celebration in Greece. In 2025, Greek Easter is celebrated on the ...

On the first day of Lent, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., will host an exhibit on the Shroud of ...

Lent 2025: when does it start and why do Christians observe it? - Deciding what to give up for Lent is a personal choice, ...

It is also common practice in the Catholic church to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the Lenten season. In advance of the start of Lent, there is Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras. When is Fat ...

Abstaining from meat is common practice for Catholics during the Lenten season. While it’s only required on Fridays, some ...

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OVERBURDENED clergy should not allow Lent groups to squat toadlike on their souls, bringing only dread in expectation of the increased workload in the weeks before Easter. The groups can be ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released a partial schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgical celebrations in March and early ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Scroll through this page of poetry on the theme of Lent, or click on a title below to jump to that particular poem. My Son, could I have climbed this hill for ...

Lumen Ad revelationem gentium. Look kindly, Jesus, where we come, New Simeons, to kindle, Each at Your infant sacrifice his own life's candle. And when Your flame turns into many tongues, See how the ...