In a revival of an historic custom of the Church, Bishop Douglas Lucia of Syracuse has invited Catholics of his diocese to participate in the Ember Days, traditional days of fasting and prayer, for ...

The revisions to the Church calendar were some of the most dramatic and ill-advised changes of the post-conciliar age: indeed, they were more disruptive and puzzling than the revision of the liturgy.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever heard of Ember Days? Some churches use the week following a holy day for prayer, giving thanks and fasting. But according to ...