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.

Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the ...

This Friday marks the day that Christians commemorate as the day Jesus was crucified on the cross, to rise again two days later on Easter Sunday.

This is a Holy Week unlike any in recent memory, says School of Theology and Minstry Professor Thomas Groome. “Holy Week remembers and celebrates the final week of Jesus' life on earth, beginning with ...

This week is Holy Week, a commemoration of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, symbolizing the spirit’s rebirth through suffering. I am not a pastor, so you do not need to hear from me the ...

After Holy Thursday, there are just three days left in Holy Week. What's the meaning behind the last days of Holy Week, and what dietary restrictions does Good Friday have? Here's what to know.

Following the arrival of Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week, Christians around the world will prepare to celebrate Easter weekend. Before Good Friday, there is another significant date that is ...

As such "Pahalik" is conducted in nationwide churches after 3:00 p.m. After the "Pahalik," some churches conduct the procession of the Santo Entierro or Holy Burial where the same statue is ...

It's part of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter Sunday. But what is it? "Good Friday has been, for centuries now, the heart of the Christian message because it is through the death of Jesus ...