Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year.

Dismas’ endurance beyond Jesus’ death is what makes him a companion to the long-suffering. He has gone before those for whom, whether by age or chronic illness, every breath is a burden. Dismas is a ...

Sacred vestments, such as ornaments, stoles, and dalmatics, play a fundamental role in liturgical celebrations. They are not mere garments, but symbols that communicate the meaning of the liturgy and ...