These “cross-quarter days” were Beltaine, Lughnasadh, Samhain, and Imbolc ... Worshipers took their candles to church for blessing on Candlemas. Candlemas is likely linked to midwinter ...

A Cherished Feast Thanksgiving holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. With an astounding fame of 97% and a popularity of 78%, it marks a day of gratitude where families and friends gather ...

Samhain is even mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature ... The people would also sing and say prayers for the dead in exchange for the soul cakes. Bobbing for apples—another favourite ...

This Dark Ages practice included going door to door in search for soul cakes in return for prayers for the deceased or in "guising ... Halloween for another year I continue to pray because Samhain is ...

On the basis of age-old custom, water is one of the signs that the Church often uses in blessing the faithful. Holy water reminds the faithful of Christ, who is given to us as the supreme divine ...

The Diocese of Huelva in Spain has “prohibited and disavowed” a planned preparation course for the “blessing of same-sex couples or couples in an irregular situation” that was to be held ...

Drinks, a few words, chicken barbecue, cookies, desserts, songs and His Eminence going to each table and blessing them. I just want to say we’re grateful for him. The Oscars. Those who can’t ...

Earlier that day he sent a note of blessing to President Donald Trump as he prepared for his inauguration in Washington. (photo: Simone Risoluti / Vatican Media) Pope Francis sent a message to ...

Priyanka Chopra's visit to Chilkur Balaji Temple in Telangana hints at a possible role in SS Rajamouli's SSMB 29 with Mahesh Babu. She shared her temple visit on Instagram, expressing gratitude ...

Please continue to keep their dear child and the entire Shircliff family in your prayers. One family in Northern Virginia is asking Catholic faithful across the country to pray for their young son ...

The Citadel actress shared a series of photos from her visit to the popular Balaji temple as she seeked blessings for her 'new beginnings'. She wrote in the caption, "With the blessings of Shri ...