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By: David Katski
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world. more...
What is the True Meaning of Advent in 2009?
By: Paul Forrest
While several people may affix a wreath to their front door, it is doubtful if many truly are aware of the significance of Advent. more...
By: David Katski
For children, Halloween is all about costumes and candy. While some view it as anti-Christian, All Hallows Eve is a time of giving thanks and remembering dead loved ones. more...
By: Melissa Roberts
Halloween, a popular holiday, comes from All Hallow's Eve, an early Christian holy day, and has Christian roots in a celebration to honor the saints, living and dead. more...
How to Write Prayers of the Faithful
By: Ginny Temple
Whether attempting the task of writing weekly Prayers of the Faithful for Sunday Mass or for a special event, the task can seem overwhelming at first glance. more...
By: Melissa Roberts
Angels are protectors of the faithful, honored by the Church on September 29 since the Middle Ages. more...
Feast of the Assumption Meaning and Purpose
By: Melissa Roberts
A brief background of the Feast of the Assumption covers the meaning and purpose behind this August holy day. more...
Holy Days Are Times for Spiritual Renewal
By: Nelson Acquilano
A holy day is a day of special religious observance. Faithful are obliged to participate in religious activities and abstain from works which hinder the worship of God. more...
Semana Santa - Holy Week in Colombia
Easter in Colombia still holds on to traditional values. For the devout, the week represents redemption, self reflection, and prayers. For the rest, it means travel. more...
Christian Easter Traditional and eJigsaw Cards
By: Jo Murphy
This card has been designed to remind loved ones about the meaning of Easter. It can be sent as a traditional card as well as converted to a digital eJigsaw card. more...
By: Marilynn Hughes
Easter, for Catholics, begins on Ash Wednesday. Forty days before the blessed event, Catholics begin praying and fasting like Jesus did. more...
By: Cheryl Metzger
Discover some of the important historic and symbolic reasons Easter is celebrated in springtime. more...
By: Karen Plumley
The 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday, including Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, and ending in the Holy Triduum are considered the centerpiece of Christian religion more...
Catholic Holy Days of Obligation
Catholic parishioners are called to Mass and prayer on 10 key feast days and Sundays, collectively known as the Holy Days of Obligation. more...
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