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.

Parishioners washed each other's feet during the Maundy Thursday mass at Holy Cross church in Santa Cruz this week, as part of the observance of Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday.

Holy Week is a time to contemplate the suffering of Christ. (photo: Romolo Tavani / Shutterstock) Msgr. Roger Landry Commentaries April 12, 2025 ...

This Holy Week, Christians around the World remember the Crucifixion of God’s Only Begotten Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and, on Easter Sunday, we celebrate His Glorious Resurrection ...

It was His bearing the weight of the sins of the whole world (yes, yours and mine as well) as He was crucified, compounded by the heavenly Father turning His back on His Son on that cross (Psalm ...

Today, we still make hot cross buns for Holy Week. And while we no longer believe that they ward off curses, we do believe that they are delicious. Hot Cross Buns This recipe is from King Arthur ...

4. Don’t Overlook Holy Saturday. Between the cross and the empty tomb, the critical significance of the day in between, when Jesus descended into hell, can sometimes be overlooked.

A total of 574 patients have sought medical assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) during its operations for the Holy Week. In an update as of Holy Wednesday, the PRC said one of the ...