The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick ...

The candle , lit from the Easter candle, signifies that Christ has enlightened the neophyte. In him the baptized are "the light of the world ... of the Paschal mystery." 63 Every man who is ...

The headline parade will take place in Dublin where the theme for this year’s event is adventures or “eachtraí” in Irish. The parade will feature seven large-scale pageants, six showpieces and 12 ...

The second, at the end of Lent, follows the light of the Paschal candle at the Easter Vigil, calling us to walk in Christ’s footsteps.” During Lent, the faithful pray for and with catechumens ...

On St. Patrick's Day, don't forget to say a prayer and light a candle to thank him or make a special request for any need you ...

Now is not a time to deny that it is dark, says Sr. Christine Schenk. It is a time to lean on God's own Spirit to help us ...

We find ourselves stripped bare, reduced to our simplest expression. However humiliating, this crisis is full of Paschal grace. If we do not resist it but surrender humbly, laying down our weapons ...