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Bishop Melito on Holy Saturday: ´The Whole Earth Keeps Silence Because the King is Asleep´

Image of 'See on my face the spittle I received in order to restore to you the life I once breathed into you. See there the marks of the blows I received in order to refashion your warped nature in my image. On my back see the marks of the scourging I endured to remove the burden of sin that weighs upon your back. See my hands, nailed firmly to a tree, for you who once wickedly stretched out your hand to a tree.'

"Rise from the dead, for I am the life of the dead. Rise up, work of my hands, you who were created in my image. Rise, let us leave this ... continue reading

A Good Friday Reflection: I Thirst

Image of As we stand before the Cross this Good Friday, if we come there in purity of heart as our Blessed Mother clearly beckons us to do with her soft, prayerful hands, we will enter into a mystery of love beyond the world. See the Cross. See the innocent and kind Son of God hanging there, bloodied and battered, fastened to the tree of life with rusted, cruel spikes.

The Word our Savior spoke just prior to his Last Word was, "I thirst." St. John tells us our Lord, "aware that everything was now finished, ... continue reading

Good Friday: Learning to Embrace our Cross

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It is not easy to carry our cross.  However, Jesus tells us that our cross will always lead to the transformation of our ... continue reading

The Passion of Christ - Not Just a Lesson in History

Image of We call ourselves Christians, the followers of Christ, but how Christ-like are we in accepting humiliation and pain for speaking the truth? How Christ-like are we when we are accused of offenses we did not commit? Will we be humble enough not to strike back and forgive those who accuse us?

On this Good Friday, we commemorate the day that Jesus  Christ died on the Cross. We reflect on His suffering and death, His ... continue reading

Holy Thursday: The God who Washes Feet

Image of He rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and dry them with the towel around his waist.

This God, Incarnate in Jesus Christ, takes up the basin, towel and washcloth. We behold Divine Love in service; pouring Himself out, like ... continue reading

Holy Thursday: 'Love is a Verb'

Image of The Holy Thursday Liturgy marks the end of the 40 days of Lent and the beginning of the

The washing of feet is a symbolic action which expresses living a Eucharistic Life, a life of self emptying love. CHESAPEAKE, ... continue reading

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Holy Thursday: Pray for Priests

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Holy Thursday reminds us that we possess an immense treasure. Without the priesthood there is no Eucharist. So, is it any wonder ... continue reading

Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross

Image of I think it must have been tempting for Jesus to just lie down on the dirt road and die right there. Completely sapped of strength and in agonizing pain, I wonder if He thought,

'Keep walking,' Jesus says to me. 'I will carry you when you are weak. I will never leave you. I have been to hell and back for you.' ... continue reading

Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

Image of Flogging… they used a whip made of several strips of leather that were embedded at the ends with pieces of bone and lead. No Roman limitation was placed on the number of lashings inflicted, and often the victim didn´t survive the flogging. Jesus did.

Every agonizing moment of pain he endured was to secure my peace. His punishment, my freedom.My impurities are not beaten out of me; they ... continue reading

Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

Image of They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. And they began to call out to him, 'Hail, king of the Jews!'

Let this mystery teach us to accept mockery and scorn for being disciples of Jesus. CHESAPEAKE, VA (Catholic Online) - 3rd Sorrowful ... continue reading

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Easter 2024 / Lent 2024

Begins on Wednesday February 14, 2024

Ends on Thursday March 28, 2024

'So it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead'
Luke 24:46
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Did you know the Catholic Church has a birthday? Watch

Image of Pentecost is widely considered the birthday of the Catholic Church.

Happy birthday to the Catholic Church! Happy birthday to you, who are the body of the Church! LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - We're all ... continue reading

Happy Easter: The Tomb is Empty! Love Has Triumphed Watch

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We find the purpose of eternity revealed in the temporal realities of every today. The real "stuff" of our mundane daily lives becomes ... continue reading

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We Have Been Raised with Christ. Easter is More Than a Day; it is a Way Watch

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Easter is more than a Day, it is a Way; A Way of living our lives differently now in Him. We are invited to do that by living them in His ... continue reading

5 Beautiful scriptures to remind you what Easter is all about Watch

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This Easter, make sure to take a moment with your family to thank Jesus for his amazing sacrifice. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Turn ... continue reading

The surprising origins of the Easter Bunny -- it's not what you think! Watch

Image of Rejoice! The beloved Easter Bunny has very Christian origins.

The Easter Bunny is a symbol of Easter that is popular in western culture, especially with children. According to folklore, the Easter ... continue reading

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