The Church prays for the dead, and this prayer ... Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen. Then one member of the family reads: My brothers and sisters ...

Believers mark it through prayer, fasting and reflection ... the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and death on a cross. On Holy Thursday, Christians commemorate the Last Supper when Jesus celebrated ...

This prayer is designed to be said within the family before a Crucifix on Holy ... Jesus Christ, your Son, who alone by his powerful word governs all things, yet has buried the shame of the Cross ...

Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year. Here's what to know.

It begins on Palm Sunday and culminates in Easter Sunday, celebrating Jesus' resurrection. This year, the observance of Holy Week begins on ... among others, the 14 prayers for each of the station of ...

Jesus was eventually taken down from the cross and buried ... who often attend special church services and prayer vigils. Good Friday is a part of Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday, Maundy ...

The cross, placed on a worshiper's forehead by a priest, indicates that a person belongs to Jesus Christ and is grieving and morning for their sins. Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and ...

The period leads up to Easter Sunday, celebrated in honor of Jesus ... Holy Week, and what dietary restrictions does Good Friday have? Here's what to know. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting ...