In 1989, Maureen and Ted Flynn, parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Herndon, had a very simple idea: Gather people together ...

Rabbi Gary Gans, rabbi emeritus of Congregation Beth Tikvah, Marlton, and Father Joseph Wallace, diocesan director of ...

Catholics around the world are gathering for the commencement of the 32nd annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting (IWOPF) under the theme “Conquering the Darkness: Triumph of Mercy ...

On the World Day of Prayer and Fasting held on the Oct. 7 feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis addressed a letter to Catholics in the Middle East on the one-year anniversary of Hamas ...

Navratri, a revered Hindu festival that spans nine days, is celebrated to honour Goddess Durga through various rituals and ...

Ahoi Ashtami is a Hindu festival where mothers fast for their children's wellbeing. It holds deep significance, observed with strict rituals, prayers, and traditional celebrations.

My prayers assumed a playful tone ... I have learned to afford myself the same grace in fasting. Through experimentation, I’ve found some strategies that work for me. I abstain from solids ...

Atla Tadde is a festival celebrated by married women in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on fasting and prayers for their husbands' ...

Navaratri, derived from Sanskrit, signifies a nine-night festival dedicated to goddess Durga. It emphasizes holistic ...

Celebrate the unbreakable bond of love on Karwa Chauth 2024 with devotion and blessings. Discover the auspicious puja timing ...

“To invoke the gift of peace through the intercession of Most ... has urged the importance of “prayer, fasting and penance” for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land.

Ekadashi, observed on the 11th day of the lunar cycle, is a significant day to worship Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe fasting ...