Holy Thursday and Good FridayFather Robert M. O'Grady
The Paschal Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on the evening of Holy Thursday. There is a degree of festivity, and the liturgical color is white or gold. The Mass of this ...
Faith is a verbArchbishop Richard G. Henning
During this Lenten season, we practice self-denial, intensify our commitment to prayer, and seek spiritual opportunities such as missions or retreats. We confess our sins and engage in works of charity. ...
Giving Mothers and Babies a Chance in the MissionsMaureen Crowley Heil
One of the great blessings of this ministry is the relationships made with others who share in mission work around the world. Whether that connection is made through email or in person, we truly feel ...
'The Chosen: Last Supper' premieres in Dallas, bringing Holy Week to the big screenFather Patrick Briscoe
The wait is almost over for The Chosen fans. The highly anticipated fifth season of the groundbreaking series -- "The Chosen: Last Supper" -- premiered at a special red-carpet event in Dallas, ahead of ...
Be free: Experiencing the promise of the Jubilee YearDr. R. Jared Staudt
Why does the Church celebrate Jubilee years? The concept comes from the Old Testament, marking the completion of seven cycles of sabbath years, a time of rest given to the land every seven years. In the ...
A gift for Ordinary TimeLucia A. Silecchia
Every year, when I flip my calendar to December, thoughts of Christmas overwhelm me with anticipation of the joys to come and the great gift of Christ's Nativity. Yet, when I open that same calendar ...
How does a vegan senior citizen handle Lenten fasting?Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: I am a longstanding vegan, so when Lent comes each year there's nothing for me to skip; no meat is already my regular routine. But at age 70, and even if I wasn't vegan, is it true that seniors are ...
Pilgrim roadsJaymie Stuart Wolfe
It may be disappointing, but contrary to the lyrics of the well-loved John Denver song, "Country Roads" won't ultimately take us home. It's not just because relatively few of us hail from the ...
Passion timeFather Robert M. O'Grady
Our Lenten journey continues and its second phase, previously called Passiontide, brings us in a more focused way to the events of the Paschal Triduum. The prayers of the Fifth Sunday of Lent up to the ...
HumilityArchbishop Richard G. Henning
How would you define humility? I searched the definition online and found the following in Oxford Languages: "a modest or low view of one's own importance." The definition makes sense when you consider ...
