ST. MARK’S GOSPEL: A MURDER MYSTERY? A REFLECTION FOR PALM SUNDAY
Seems odd, doesn’t it, that Jesus, for the first and only time in the narrative, offers detailed instructions for the sort of rendezvous one might expect in a spy novel?
Seems odd, doesn’t it, that Jesus, for the first and only time in the narrative, offers detailed instructions for the sort of rendezvous one might expect in a spy novel?
ONCE WE WERE STARDUST, AND WHAT WE WILL BE IS THE GOOD SURPRISE
What was first just a daring truth in the body of Jesus is made universal truth by the descent and indwelling of the Holy Spirit upon all the races...
What was first just a daring truth in the body of Jesus is made universal truth by the descent and indwelling of the Holy Spirit upon all the races...
CHRIST ALIVE TODAY, ALWAYS HELPS BEGIN ANEW
Celebrating the 9th Easter of his pontificate, Pope Francis delivered a homily at the Easter Vigil Mass, reflecting on what it means to go to Galilee, where the Risen Lord would precede His disciples.
Celebrating the 9th Easter of his pontificate, Pope Francis delivered a homily at the Easter Vigil Mass, reflecting on what it means to go to Galilee, where the Risen Lord would precede His disciples.
THREE WHISPERS THAT TELL THE WHOLE STORY OF EVERYTHING
For the things that matter most in our lives, the things we dare to believe and fear to say out loud, the most precious way to put those things into words is to whisper.
For the things that matter most in our lives, the things we dare to believe and fear to say out loud, the most precious way to put those things into words is to whisper.
CROSS AND RESURRECTION
Despite every possible failure, the life that rises in Christ is already now, in daily life, the joyful proclamation that the Father loves us and saves us in Christ...
Despite every possible failure, the life that rises in Christ is already now, in daily life, the joyful proclamation that the Father loves us and saves us in Christ...
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER CALL US TO SERVE THE RISEN CHRIST
There is a rhythm from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to the shared meal and foot-washing, to the agony of the cross and the joy of light bursting forth from the tomb.
There is a rhythm from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to the shared meal and foot-washing, to the agony of the cross and the joy of light bursting forth from the tomb.
RESURRECTION, RE-CREATION, AND LIVES MADE NEW
Each year, we recapitulate this Easter story and each year it recreates us. It returns us to the ground of our being. It asks us to be deeply present to what’s true and what’s not in our selves...
Each year, we recapitulate this Easter story and each year it recreates us. It returns us to the ground of our being. It asks us to be deeply present to what’s true and what’s not in our selves...
THE RISEN CHRIST IN THE FOUR GOSPELS
Just as for Christ the resurrection did not undo the marks of crucifixion, so for us the resurrection will not be so much the reversal of death as its completion.
Just as for Christ the resurrection did not undo the marks of crucifixion, so for us the resurrection will not be so much the reversal of death as its completion.
THE EASTER VIGIL IS THE LONGEST LITURGY OF THE YEAR. AND IT’S SO, SO WORTH YOUR TIME
It bears only a basic resemblance to typical Catholic weekend worship, but in breaking from that form it brings home the power of the Resurrection anew.
It bears only a basic resemblance to typical Catholic weekend worship, but in breaking from that form it brings home the power of the Resurrection anew.
THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE POWER OF LOVE
Only when Christ rises from the dead in all of us will this world know peace; for then love alone will prevail and the whole cosmos will sing for joy.
Only when Christ rises from the dead in all of us will this world know peace; for then love alone will prevail and the whole cosmos will sing for joy.
EASTER SUNDAY: FAITH IS ALWAYS A RISK
The Easter Sunday Gospel seems very disappointing. After the blowout of the vigil, today’s Gospel presents “good news” of confusion, misunderstanding and at least a touch of fear. Maybe we should let Peter and Paul lead us through the day.
The Easter Sunday Gospel seems very disappointing. After the blowout of the vigil, today’s Gospel presents “good news” of confusion, misunderstanding and at least a touch of fear. Maybe we should let Peter and Paul lead us through the day.
HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS AT THE EASTER VIGIL 2022
"Let us allow the women of the Gospel to lead us by the hand, so that, with them, we may glimpse the first rays of the dawn of God’s life rising in the darkness of our world."
"Let us allow the women of the Gospel to lead us by the hand, so that, with them, we may glimpse the first rays of the dawn of God’s life rising in the darkness of our world."
POPE FRANCIS' URBI ET ORBI BLESSING 2022
In his Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter 2022, Pope Francis lamented an “Easter of War” as he prayed for peace in Ukraine and around the world.
In his Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter 2022, Pope Francis lamented an “Easter of War” as he prayed for peace in Ukraine and around the world.
INVITATION INTO THE EASTER STORY
Jesus Christ is Risen! Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus, the central feast of Christianity. Learn more about Easter and find Easter activities.
Jesus Christ is Risen! Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus, the central feast of Christianity. Learn more about Easter and find Easter activities.
WHY IT MATTERS THAT JESUS REALLY DID RISE FROM THE DEAD
Easter, if it’s worth anything at all, is more than a metaphor. But it is more than mere history as well.
Easter, if it’s worth anything at all, is more than a metaphor. But it is more than mere history as well.
EASTER IN THE LITURGY
In the Roman liturgy, Easter begins with the solemn Vigil on the night of Holy Saturday and continues for the 50 days of Eastertide, which ends with Pentecost. It is the time when the Church rejoices with the risen Christ, as she awaits his return in glory.
In the Roman liturgy, Easter begins with the solemn Vigil on the night of Holy Saturday and continues for the 50 days of Eastertide, which ends with Pentecost. It is the time when the Church rejoices with the risen Christ, as she awaits his return in glory.
EASTER — NOT CHRISTMAS — SHOULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT CHRISTIAN HOLIDAY
The Easter moment was powerful enough in the Christians of the early Church to infuse new life into the dying pagan world. What it did once, it can do again.
The Easter moment was powerful enough in the Christians of the early Church to infuse new life into the dying pagan world. What it did once, it can do again.
EASTER IS AN INVITATION TO FALL IN LOVE
The Jesus who emerges from the empty tomb shows no interest in proving his resurrection to unbelievers.
The Jesus who emerges from the empty tomb shows no interest in proving his resurrection to unbelievers.
THE RESURRECTION IS A PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE EVENT
Christ is risen! What more can be said about Easter, other than those remarkable three words? Maybe it would help to, as spiritual directors like to say, “unpack” each word.
Christ is risen! What more can be said about Easter, other than those remarkable three words? Maybe it would help to, as spiritual directors like to say, “unpack” each word.
'THE MOST IMPORTANT AND BEAUTIFUL DAY OF HISTORY' – POPE FRANCIS ON EASTER 2023
"Let the Church and the world rejoice, for today our hopes no longer come up against the wall of death, for the Lord has built us a bridge to life."
"Let the Church and the world rejoice, for today our hopes no longer come up against the wall of death, for the Lord has built us a bridge to life."
EASTER HOPE MEANS SOLIDARITY WITH IMMIGRANTS
When we stand with immigrants against racism and prejudice, we live the truth of the Easter message.
When we stand with immigrants against racism and prejudice, we live the truth of the Easter message.
THE RESURRECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING
What Jesus' resurrection did to the disciples shows us what impact it should have on us.
What Jesus' resurrection did to the disciples shows us what impact it should have on us.
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