Leaked documents claim to present results of a worldwide consultation of bishops on restricting pre-Vatican II Latin Mass ...

Several Christian denominations celebrate Lent, with each having its own practices. Lent is the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter and is typically a time of reflection and sacrifice. Holy Week ...

As Holy Week 2025 approaches, millions of Christians around the world are preparing to reflect on the most significant events in their faith. This year, Holy Week coincides with Passover, making it a ...

At Mass, introduce yourself to one new person each week of Lent and show them God’s love by sitting with them during the liturgy. Actively watch for someone each day who needs an extra helping hand in ...

AMONG the grave sins condemned by Jesus himself is leading children astray. As he said in the Gospel of Saint Matthew (Mt ...

The church, known for its stained-glass windows, held a bilingual Mass in the morning. Gomez said he is unaware of another church offering a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service but, given the strong ...

Several Erie Catholics gathered for mass at Saint Peter Cathedral on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of the Lenten season.

The Lenten season, a time for prayer, fasting and almsgiving, culminates with the Easter Triduum, beginning with the Mass of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, followed by Good Friday services and ...

In blessing the ashes that were distributed during the Mass, Cardinal McElroy prayed to God that “through a steadfast observance of Lent, we may gain pardon for our sins and newness of life after the ...

In it, the Holy Father emphasises the fragility that comes to mind with the sign of ashes at the beginning of Lent, which “we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships ...

In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter.

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has urged the faithful to “abstain” from inappropriate clapping during the holy mass, emphasizing that the Eucharist serves as both a “joyful ...