Wreaths are the centerpiece of a ritual popular with many Christian denominations. December is the month when the Northern Hemisphere grows dark, and throughout history people have sought the light ...

“Developing the fragrances keeps leading me deeper into the lives of the saints as well. As I’m developing these fragrances I’m also praying their litanies, reading more about their lives… I knew ...

I grew up in East Houston surrounded by a type of Catholicism that was part Christianity and part pagan weirdness. Nothing has ever seemed to exemplify this to me more than the endless collection of ...

Hispanics have long lighted them for loved ones and for luck. But devotional candles are increasingly kindled by anyone with a wish or a prayer, and as a result, they are a lucrative and growing niche ...

Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. If you're looking to observe the season with meaningful religious items, ...