In the novel Brideshead Revisited, the devout Cordelia is telling agnostic Charles about the day they closed the chapel at Brideshead Castle: "The priest came in ... and took out the altar stone and ...

This week, I feel sorry for those Christian churches which are non-liturgical and rely solely on the preaching of the Word of God in their worship and eschew the rituals of Holy Week. Can you imagine, ...

Every year, my family observes a cinematic ritual for Triduum. Our seasonal movie-watching during Advent, Lent and the Christmas and Easter seasons varies from year to year, but Triduum is always the ...

Attending Mass in person is no longer possible. As we move into the holiest days of the Christian year, how can we worship — not just watch — the Mass together? Here are five suggestions, especially ...

Pedestrians pass the Basilica of Santa Maria in Montesanto and the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Rome s Piazza del Popolo March 28, 2019. Neither church is considered a parish, although both ...

The Catholic Church is in the midst of observing the Paschal Triduum, or “Three Days” that began on the evening of Holy Thursday, March 28, and concludes on the evening of Easter Sunday, March 31. On ...

The Easter Triduum, or the Paschal Triduum, is the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Maundy Thursday, Holy Thursday, and extends to its high point on the Easter Vigil ...

Although we cannot attend Mass, I've found solace this Holy Week in listening to the Masses composed by Mozart and other classical composers. (Here is a link to a playlist of 10 hours of Mozart's ...

In the final few days of Holy Week, Catholics should recognize that Christ’s love for them is shown by “the total gift of himself on the cross,” said Pope Benedict XVI. “Let us allow ourselves to be ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) MOUNT CARMEL – The Holy and Great Thursday that commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the ...