Reclining at table with his disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom he ...

As we mark the end of Holy Week and prepare our hearts for the resurrection of Christ, it is fitting to ask: Who is the holy God we worship? Why did He die for us? And what does His holiness require ...

Amidst all the global crises on energy shortages and wars, we should take some time out to reflect on religion this coming Holy Week. This is a reminder that in this world of globalization, artificial ...

Every year something stands out in the drama of Holy Week, which begins with Jesus’ dramatic entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. On Maundy/Holy Thursday, Jesus celebrates the first Communion amid a ...

Tenebrae, meaning ‘darkness’ in Latin, is an ancient liturgical service of sung readings and psalms that reflects Christ’s passion and death. During the service, which takes place in a candlelit ...

Today is Palm Sunday. For Christians, the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred period of time in the church calendar. Christmas may bulk larger in both religious and secular awareness, but without ...

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday urged Filipinos to use Holy Week not only for personal reflection but also as a moment to strengthen national unity and resilience amid ongoing social and ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. encouraged the public to renew its commitment to the faith, “inspired by selfless service,” as millions of Filipinos begin the solemn observance of ...

The gospel of Matthew consists of 28 chapters — two-fifths of it is devoted to Jesus’ final week. Three-fifths of the gospel of Mark’s 16 chapters are devoted to that final week. Luke’s Gospel has 24 ...