Stories tagged with "holy week"

An abiding faith at Notre Dame by Robert King

All-encompassing Catholicism is the backdrop for Obama conflict SOUTH BEND, Ind. For Anamaria Baluyut, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame is a... – Apr 26, 2009 at 2:22 AM in Communities

Easter offers a renewal of spirit by Robert King

As their lives change, Hoosiers find deeper meaning in this day After hard winters, there comes spring. And after the trials and sufferings of Christ’s passion, the Bible... – Apr 12, 2009 at 2:38 AM in Faith & Values

We don't 'do' religion, we cover it by indystar

Several months ago amid the debate over whether The Star should offer a daily prayer (we dropped it, then restored it in response to reader reaction), I noted my belief that... – Apr 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Dennis Ryerson

Faithful trace the footsteps of suffering by indystar

The Way of the Cross, a Good Friday staple, is among the most haunting Holy Week traditions. In Jerusalem, it’s performed along the traditional path Jesus took from his... – Apr 11, 2009 at 2:42 AM in Faith & Values

Faith enters the darkness of Tenebrae by indystar

“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” — Psalm 22:1 A dimly lit church that grows darker still. A loud noise intended to turn back Satan. HOLY... – Apr 09, 2009 at 12:50 PM in Marion County

Anointing with oil presages God's sacrifice by Robert King

Monday is a low-key part of Holy Week. Many churches have no meetings. But Catholics, Episcopalians and others mark the day by reading the Gospel passage that describes the... – Apr 07, 2009 at 2:15 AM in Marion County