Winchester Cathedral saw a significant increase in attendance during Holy Week and Easter services. A full programme of services took place, including Organ Meditations, Tenebrae, Compline, the ...

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PRAYER OF THE DAY: O God, who by the pages of both Testaments instruct and prepare us to celebrate the Paschal Mystery, grant that we may comprehend your mercy so that the gifts we receive from you ...

Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments in places like Jerusalem, Brazil, Nigeria, India, ...

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Easter to Christians cannot be understated. After all, the festival commemorates the day that Jesus rose from the dead, conquering death and offering eternal salvation to all for all time. But it’s in ...

Why are we here? What is the point of Holy Week? It is all about love — God’s love for us and His desire to be in a loving ...

The Easter holiday season is one of the holiest in Christianity. This year, the season will begin later than unusual, with Palm Sunday on April 13 and Easter on April 20.