On December 31st, many families have the custom of attending mass to bless 12 candles of the Divine Providence, one of these candles should be lit on the first day of each month, from January to ...

The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World ... as he chants the prayer below; then affixes the five grains of incense. The Easter candle is lighted each day during Mass ...

The Catholic faithful should light a candle and say a prayer for the late Pope Francis, Catholic Bishops Conference of the ...

(Courtesy/Dennis Rees)Staten Island Advance After reciting a number of prayers and blessings, Rev. Martine proceeded to light the Christ Candle, which is taken into the church and passed to every ...

THE life and legacy of Pope Francis was celebrated at a special Requiem Mass in Knock Basilica yesterday evening.

Following the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, a profound wave of grief and prayer has spread throughout the ...