“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to ...

Every Christian knows the tale: Jesus Christ died and rose again for the forgiveness of mankind's sins, promising those who believe in him eternal life. Christians typically celebrate Jesus's ...

Good Friday may be one of the many holidays that occurs during Holy Week (along with Easter, Ash Wednesday, and Palm Sunday), ...

Easter comes late this year, including Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season leading up to Good Friday. Unlike many other holidays, the Easter holiday dates change every year. It can be as early as ...

The Church also teaches that Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence. For Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59, one full meal and two small meals are recommended. All Catholics older ...