Walking the Way of the Cross: A Devotional Journey Through Christ’s Passion
The Stations of the Cross is a deeply cherished Catholic devotion that allows the faithful to spiritually accompany Jesus Christ…
Tag: Easter
Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Fridays During Lent? Understanding the Practice of Abstinence
For centuries, Catholics have observed the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays, particularly during Lent, often replacing it with…
Here’s Where Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics across the world are marked with ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads,…
5 Facts About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, penance, and reflection leading up to Easter. For many…
How a Catholic Can Prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that invites Catholics to draw closer…
He Is Risen: Embracing the Power of the Resurrection in a Weary World
Easter Sunday is not merely a day on the liturgical calendar—it is the very heartbeat of the Catholic faith. It…
Happy Easter: The Tomb is Empty! Love Has Triumphed
By Deacon Keith Fournier We find the purpose of eternity revealed in the temporal realities of every today. The real…
The surprising origins of the Easter Bunny — it’s not what you think!
By Marshall Connolly The Easter Bunny is a symbol of Easter that is popular in western culture, especially with children.…
“It Is Finished”: The Silence of Good Friday and the Triumph of the Cross
The air is still. The candles are snuffed. The tabernacle stands open and empty. The Church does not celebrate the…
The Many Reasons Why We Call it Good Friday
By Deacon Keith Fournier On Good Friday we are reminded that death is no longer the final word. For those…