There are two main ways that Catholics use to focus on growing closer to God during the Lenten season: abstinence and fasting. Abstinence is the act of “doing without” or avoiding something.

The Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's might not be as iconic as the Big Mac, but it's actually been around longer. It first appeared ...

Here’s a look at Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of ...

In a 75-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present its annual Lenten concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in St. Joseph Marello Church, 237 ...

In a 75-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present its annual Lenten concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in St. Joseph Marello Church ...

The Saints are human like you and I. They are not divine. Adoration of the saints has never been nor will ever be part of Catholic teaching or prayer. We venerate the saints. Veneration is the ...

Think you know everything there is to know about the golden arches? Think again! From Happy Meal toys to recipe changes, here ...

9 February, Proper 1: Isaiah 6.1-8 (9-end); Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 IN THIS Gospel, Simon responds to Jesus as he does, not because of a realisation at that moment (15.8), but ...

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Though the controversies surrounding Pattanam have put an end to excavation work at the archaeological village in Kerala, the ...

Food columnist Sarah Nasello wrapped up her Florida trip by filling her parents' freezer with some of her favorites, the ...