Tag: Lenten tradition
Full text of Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday 2023
Jesus, in his abandonment, asks us to open our eyes and hearts to all who find themselves abandoned
Most popular FAQs about Palm Sunday — and their answers
Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion
Photos: Filipinos celebrate Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the day Christians remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion
What has changed in me?: A Palm Sunday Reflection
"Sad to say that the people who had palms in their hands on that day changed dramatically over a short period of time."
Masked ‘Roman soldiers’ to roam streets of Philippine island during Holy...
Holy Week observance in this laidback island features the retelling of the story of Longinus
Palm Sunday observance becomes ‘business opportunity’ in Catholic Philippines
The observance of the Holy Week in the predominantly Catholic country has become an opportunity for Filipinos to showcase their artistry
Philippine Catholic bishops back ‘No Meat Friday’ campaign
“Skipping meat on Fridays can also help make us healthier as well boost the Church’s campaign on climate change”
Pope Francis: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
Pope Francis marked the start of the season of Lent with Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina on Rome’s Aventine Hill
In northern Philippine town, faithful drink, dance before Ash Wednesday
The tradition traces its roots to the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines when Spanish missionaries celebrate “Shrove Tuesday”
Photos: ‘Repent and believe in the Gospel’
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting.
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