Holy Week observances began in Jerusalem in the earliest days of the Church, when devout people traveled to Jerusalem at Passover to reenact the events of the week leading up to the Resurrection.

So during Holy Week, the redeemed pause to reflect — as best they can — on the days leading to Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice. His death brought resurrection, a new life offered to all who believe.

I am writing this article while on vacation in the Philippines. It is now Holy Week here and in every Catholic Church you will see groups of people singing the Passion of the Christ, from early ...

Many people have different ideas as to how to celebrate Easter ... It is my hope and prayer that you had a blessed Holy Week, as it draws to a close for 2025, and that your Easter, just ahead ...

FOR many Filipinos, Holy Week is a time to reflect on past deeds, embrace spirituality, and detach from life's sorrows and stressors. Many families and travelers prefer to go back to their hometowns ...

Holy Week is that rare time of the year when the world seems to hit the pause button. The streets are quieter, the group chats take a break from the usual buzz, and everyone’s either out of town ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Holy Week tradition is once again bringing faith, culture and color to the west side of Cleveland. For the 12th year, members of Sagrada Familia Parish are spending the week ...

Luiz Henrique, playing the role of Jesus Christ, carries a cross during a Way of the Cross reenactment as part of Holy Week celebrations, at the Complexo do Alemao favela in Rio de Janeiro ...

The White House has announced plans for the Christian Holy Week leading up to Easter, which will include a Wednesday dinner and a Thursday religious service with Christians from a variety of ...