We have a mother who passes on to us the wealth won at the crucifixion–the knowledge and power of being loved in our weakness. Fr. Boniface Hicks offers a moving reflection this Good Friday.
What should true mortification aim at?
In a chapter from his book “The Last Hours of Jesus”, Fr. Ralph Gorman discusses Jesus’ interior suffering during the hours in the Garden of Gethsemane.
How and why does suffering have value? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Why do we raise the crucifix? As we begin Passiontide today, Charlie Johnson reflects on how the crucifix reminds us of the strength Christ gives us to bear our crosses … and how the crucifix strikes terror in the evil one.
What does the Lord’s passion mean for us? Find out when Pope Saint Leo the Great guides us in a Holy Week meditation.
What is perfect brotherly love? Find out in this excerpt from “Mirror of Love” by Saint Aelred from the first week of Lent.
How should we enter into Holy Week now that Passion Sunday has arrived? Find out when Liz Estler reflects as we begin this solemn celebration of our Lord’s Paschal Mystery.
Why is Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem so important? What’s going on here? Find out when Jimmy Akin highlights nine things to know and share!
What’s up with the veiling of statues and crucifixes in many parishes today? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the old tradition of Passiontide.
