The reading which opens the liturgy for Palm Sunday reminds us that the Lord makes himself dependant on lowly things–and that includes us, Claire Dwyer reflects as we begin Holy Week.
“Mary’s presence is always a comfort and a consolation, even to God.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“The sacred has a certain structure – it is structured out of and into silence in a manner that evokes awe and reverence.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“Jesus, in his Passion, enters fully into both human experiences of “abandonment,” and reconciles them.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski
“Why couldn’t I just look past the challenges and be grateful for the blessings? Why couldn’t I figure out how not to be overwhelmed?” – Lisa Cotter
“In prayer, I began to feel convicted that He was asking more of me than simply offering my works and merits to Him. I felt a gentle stirring in my soul that He wanted more than the tasks I could give Him.” – Sarah Yurgelaitis
“Mary’s openness to the blessings of God chart a way forward for humanity toward an eternal sacred order before which the exigencies of each historical moment must yield.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“The Father desires much more for you: He wants you to come to a knowledge of himself.” – John Knowles
Two video presentations on angels and demons by Monsignor Charles Pope.
“Gazing upon Christ Crucified through meditation is the pathway to receive this Love into our very being and begin to be transformed by it.” -Amy Knight
