VATICAN CITY—The Easter season, which lasts until Pentecost, is a time for rejoicing and for always seeking out the risen Christ, Pope Francis said. “To find Christ means to discover peace of heart,” he said April […]
BISMARCK, N.D.—The University of Mary’s Marek Dojs sees a lot of symbolism in decorating Easter eggs in the Pysanky Slavic style, and as he teaches his students the ancient folk art, he ties in its […]
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We have more reason to be uplifted this year than most. After the devastating closures of our churches last year during the holiest season for Christians, we are once […]
VATICAN CITY—Knowing that Rome, like all of Italy, would be under varying degrees of lockdown during Holy Week and Easter, Father Luigi D’Errico asked youngsters in his parish to draw illustrations and write a series […]
In the days just before Easter, Catholics will often engage in some ancient religious practices — some are so rare, they’re done only once a year during Holy Week. Beginning Palm Sunday, which is March […]
The call to help our fellow man through specific acts of mercy comes straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 25:34-40, Jesus says those who are welcomed into heaven will be the ones […]
During the 40 days of Lent, there is perhaps no prayer or devotion that better sums up the spirit of the season than the Stations of the Cross. The stations remind us of Christ’s difficult […]
The feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord is celebrated throughout most of the world on Jan. 6, 2021. In the United States, the Solemnity is celebrated either on Jan. 6 or, according to the […]
That green tree bedecked with lights and ornaments and topped with a star has become an important part of the season celebrating Christ’s birth. But how did it become such a beloved tradition? There certainly […]
“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Never before have Gabriel’s words struck me as they have this year. When Gabriel speaks these words to Mary, she responds with perplexity. The divine has […]
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