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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.
Apr 8, 2009
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Laura Restrepo Ortega
Christian Easter Traditional and eJigsaw Cards
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.
Mar 29, 2009
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Jo Murphy
The Holy Catholic Triduum
Easter, for Catholics, begins on Ash Wednesday. Forty days before the blessed event, Catholics begin praying and fasting like Jesus did.
Mar 2, 2009
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Marilynn Hughes
The Symbolism Behind Easter
Discover some of the important historic and symbolic reasons Easter is celebrated in springtime.
Feb 23, 2009
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Cheryl Metzger
The Meaning of Lent
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
Feb 16, 2009
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Karen Plumley
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.
Jan 13, 2009
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Kimberly Kunaniec
The Catholic Liturgy
Liturgy in Catholicism literally translates into 'The Meaning of the Word.'
Jan 5, 2009
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Marilynn Hughes
The Bells of Bethlehem Ring Christmas Peace
Reconciling war and peace may may be the most elusive goal for mankind, yet each Christmas the traditions of faith challenge people to do exactly that.
Dec 25, 2008
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Michael Streich
Development and Celebration of Epiphany
Twelfth Night has long been associated with the visitation of Magi from the East, but Epiphany also recounts the baptism of Jesus and his first miracle at Cana.
Dec 21, 2008
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Michael Streich
Origins of Nativity Scenes for Christmas
Nativity scenes depict the Holy Family, Presepio is a Nativity that includes the surrounding scenery for a full picture of the night of the Holy birth of Jesus Christ.
Dec 20, 2008
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Christine Nyholm
St. Francis' Attributes Reflect Christmas Truths
The life of St. Francis is the true imitation of Christ, yet it is at the manager of that first Christmas in Bethlehem were Francis points to the attributes of Jesus.
Dec 6, 2008
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Michael Streich
The Inner Meaning of Christmas
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago. To the Christian mystics and Yoga Vedanta, Christmas is about the birth of God in the human soul.
Nov 19, 2008
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Martin Bohn
Celebrating World Youth Day 2008
WYD08 will mark the first visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia. Youth from all over the world will gather in the spirit of renewal.
May 17, 2008
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Jo Murphy
Good Friday
How readers can participate in Good Friday and the Catholic practices of Good Friday.
Mar 28, 2007
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Michelle Anderson
