Editor's Note: This has been updated since it was first posted. May 17 is celebrated as the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Year B) in the United States, except in the Archdioceses of Boston; ...

One of the most dramatic moments in the celebration of the Easter Vigil occurs just before the proclamation of the Gospel. The Alleluia, silent for more than six weeks, is solemnly intoned three times ...

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra delivers Ginastera’s dynamic Psalm 150 in 'Hope of the Season.' Celebrate the power of praise with Ginastera’s dramatic setting of Psalm 150. Beginning with gentle ...

Just last week, we had seen Mary at the foot of the Cross. Now she rejoices — the Alleluia has returned! Diego Velázquez, “Coronation of the Virgin”, ca. 1635 (photo: Public Domain) Father Edward ...

There are many different emotions and themes involved in daily prayer—humility, repentance, sorrow, cheerfulness, seeking, requesting, celebrating and more. Yet, some events on the Church calendar, ...