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Bill O Boyle: Recalling Easter traditions
It's Monday and it has been a rather dreary week, so what better time to hop in the Way Back Machine for a visit during Holy Week. For Catholics like myself, this week is especially meaningful — from ...
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Beyond the Byline: Recalling Easter traditions
It’s Monday and it has been a rather dreary week, so what better time to hop in the Way Back Machine for a visit during Holy ...
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Good Friday: A global commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice
During Good Friday, devout Christians, Catholics, and even other faiths have their own ways of commemorating the crucifixion ...
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Penance at Lent: What can people give up?
Doing penance, described by Philippine Jesuits as an “act of mortification,” is a crucial part of Lent for many Catholics.
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In New Orleans, Mardi Gras gives way to Lent and a quiet focus on spirituality
For 40 days every spring, Christians observe the season of repentance and fasting known as Lent. In New Orleans, the change from Mardi Gras to Lent is striking.