Religion plays a major role in everyday lives, so also is the church where believers worship. Years back orthodox churches ...

Vietnam’s Catholic hymns resonate beyond church walls As churches in Asia and Europe face declining musical engagement, the Vietnamese model offers much to learn A picture of the St. Maria Goretti's ...

In closing his victory speech Saturday night, President-elect Joe Biden, the nation's second Catholic president after John F. Kennedy, recalled the Catholic hymn "On Eagle's Wings," a song he said ...

RITUALISM IN ENGLAND.; RIOTOUS PROCEEDINGS AT ST. JAMES' CHURCH, HATCHAM A PROTESTANT HYMN SUNG TO A ROMAN CATHOLIC AIR A CHURCH SCENE PROBABLY WITHOUT A PARALLEL.

The Life - GSR's panelists answer the following: Does your congregation have any special or unusual Advent or Christmas customs? Are there any that are characteristic of your country/culture?

Catholic Families, Find Jesus in Prayer at Advent and Always See the Church’s seasons through the eyes of the Church rather than those of the world.

In celebration of the Christmas season, St. Edward Catholic Church in Palm Beach is inviting the public to an Advent Musical Meditation led by music director Alicia Branch. Slated for Dec. 6, the ...

Every year, Advent quickly approaches, and by the time it’s over, many Catholics are left saying, “I wish I’d done more to have a prayerful Advent.” “This time of the year is so busy that even with ...

As calendars get filled up and preparations are made, these four resources can help you get ready to enter into the deeper meaning of Christmas.

An important part of the observance of Advent during this liturgical season is the playing and singing of Advent music. It's similar to — but also different than — the more well-known genre of ...

We will share classic hymns with a Marian focus, but we will also honor Our Lord with the world premiere of two new Advent carols, the work of two living Catholic artists who create in the great ...

CNN Travel explores the spiritual meaning of Advent and various traditions and celebrations around the world. In 2023, the Advent season starts on Sunday, December 3.