This is the 12th year La Sagrada Familia Parish has created alfombras de Semana Santa, or "Holy Week rugs," out of materials like sawdust, flour, sugar and food dye.

Historically, antingeros would take blessed materials from churches during Holy Week (such as fragments of the Paschal candle or a brass bell), and those pieces would be used as anting-anting.

What Happens During Holy Week: Day by Day. The gospels detail Jesus’ journey during his last week on earth. Monday: On Monday, Jesus is said to have cleansed the temple, ...

In Holy Week, the days just before Easter, one can catch Catholics in some ancient religious practices – some are so rare, they’re done only once a year. Beginning Palm Sunday – March 28 ...

The week’s concluding day, Easter Sunday, lands on the first Sunday following the Paschal full moon. This full moon occurs on or after the spring equinox, whose 2025 astronomical date was March 20.

Though a traditional Holy Week may not be possible, there are opportunities for faith experiences that are enriching, says Groome, the author of What Makes Us Catholic: Eight Gifts for Life and Faith ...

Holy Week immerses us into the sacred pattern of reality itself. It mirrors our life: a journey marked by love, loss, waiting, surrender and — by grace — resurrection.

To celebrate Holy Week, the White House on Wednesday will hold a dinner and prayer service, which will be livestreamed online. On Thursday, the White House will host a prayer and worship service ...

CLEVELAND — A cherished, longtime cultural tradition is being continued this Holy Week at La Sagrada Familia Parish in Cleveland. This week marks the 12th year members of the Hispanic Catholic ...