Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his resurrection. After sunset, the Easter Vigil is often celebrated it is a a ...
While St. Valentine remains the patron saint of lovers, the feast day in his honor is no longer on the Catholic Church's calendar, and the origin of Valentine's Day traditions tod ...
Officially, the season of reflection begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on Feb. 14. Lent is a period of self-examination, repentance and devotion, aiming to strengthen the faith of ...