Read further as we discuss the meaning of the Advent wreath and candles in greater detail. We'll start with how the tradition ...

According to an old tradition, candles are blessed in Catholic churches on February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Many people keep the blessed candles (Gromnica) in their ...

During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night the priest or deacon carries the candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ, is kindled which ...

In its commitment to eco-friendly practices, the Parish Integral Human Development Ministry (PIHDM) Ecology and Environment ...

It starts on the Sunday nearest to 30 November and ends on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. An advent wreath with four candles lit. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas day.

A font is usually located near the entrance of a church, as this is where the first sacrament of baptism takes place before members are welcomed into the Catholic Church A votive candle is a small ...

Italians traditionally visit cemeteries to light candles or lay flowers to pay ... came dressed as saints and blessed of the Catholic Church and as angels.” In Brazil, home to the world ...