Christians today celebrate their holiest day, Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Easter has long been a mix of the secular and the sacred, of candy, flowers and ...

The Gospel from Matthew features Jesus’ appearance to the women early on Easter morning, while the one from John’s Gospel features the examination of the empty tomb. Gaudenzio Ferrari, ‘Christ Rising ...

Sunday, April 20, is the Resurrection of the Lord. Mass readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9. After Mary Magdalene came to ...

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, our sanctuaries will once again be filled with joyful worshippers. We give thanks to God that, as His people, we can come together to celebrate the resurrection of ...

Easter weekend is approaching, and will mark a later-than-usual date on the calendar for the Christian celebration. Not only does Easter Sunday commemorate Christians' belief in the Resurrection of ...

While the Easter holiday often involves eggs, bunnies and pastels, this holiday bears a deeper meaning with Holy Week days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The Christian holiday ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As April rapidly approaches, it is almost Easter, meaning Christians all over New England are preparing to celebrate the death and ...

Easter season is officially upon us. While we may enjoy the pastel colors and sweet treats that typically come with it, Easter is a significant holiday for members of the Christian faith, ...

As Resurrection Sunday is upon us, our sanctuaries will once again be filled with joyful worshippers. We give thanks to God that, as His people, we can come together to celebrate the resurrection of ...

Christians around the world are preparing for the religion’s biggest holiday, planning celebrations for Jesus’ resurrection. Easter is on Sunday, April 5, marking the end of Lent. Before the day of ...