In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on Good Friday, veiling anything that can’t be removed in black or purple.

Each person who commits to follow Jesus Christ can be blessed by the hope, strength, joy and transformative power of his ...

The Lenten season ends this week and South Jersey churches are preparing to open for blessings of foods and nighttime vigils on Holy Saturday and on Easter Sunday itself both in-church worship and ...

One of the holiest days on the Christian calendar, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, this year. In addition to church services, gathering with loved ones, and perhaps a delicious brunch and Easter ...