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Divine Mercy Chaplet: Experience God’s Mercy Anew
This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday in which Catholics celebrate the power of the Divine Mercy of Christ. Continue reading
Surprise Experience At The Monastery
Over the Holy Triduum this year I went on a retreat at the Abbey of Belmont, North Carolina. Any and all male students at Belmont Abbey College are invited to partake of this wonderful retreat. Continue reading
Meditations for Holy Week: Easter Sunday
Alleluia! He is risen! This is the most joyous feast of the year. Christ’s death and resurrection is the foundation of the Christian Faith.
The church is now filled with the spirit of Jesus and with His Light.
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Meditations for Holy Week: Saturday
On Holy Saturday our sorrow and emptiness begin to be replaced with a growing joy and anticipation. The night is especially dedicated to the Candidates and Catechumens who will become full members of the Church. Continue reading
Meditations for Holy Week: Good Friday
Since the altar was stripped bare and the Eucharist removed from the Tabernacle on Holy Thursday, in the past good Friday was sometimes called “Long Friday.” The church seems empty and we again feel a sense of waiting. Continue reading
Last Supper Art Throughout History
Today is Holy Thursday. On Holy Thursday we remember the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with His disciples. During the Last Supper the Holy Eucharist, priesthood, and the Mass were all instituted and Jesus revealed that he was to be portrayed. Continue reading
Meditations for Holy Week: Thursday
On Holy Thursday we celebrate the institution of the “source and summit” of our Catholic Faith – The Holy Eucharist. Continue reading
Meditations for Holy Week: Wednesday
As we reach the middle of our Holy Week our waiting turns to anticipation. Spending a little time in prayer each day has helped us to identify some of our weakness and times we need to turn quickly to Christ for help. Continue reading
Three Simple Ways to Celebrate the Easter Season
Holy Week is the time of year we experience in a deeper way many of the events we remember each time we pray the Holy Rosary. Continue reading
Meditations for Holy Week: Tuesday
“I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:6). Today we continue our waiting and preparation as we approach Good Friday. Continue reading
