“It Is Finished”: The Silence of Good Friday and the Triumph of the Cross
The air is still. The candles are snuffed. The tabernacle stands open and empty. The Church does not celebrate the…
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The Silent Love of Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday, Christians around the world are drawn into the upper room, where the quiet power of Jesus’ love…
The Sacred Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. The Mystery of Faith
By Deacon Keith Fournier “Beginning with the Easter Triduum as its source of light, the new age of the Resurrection…
President Trump Issues 2025 Holy Week Message Honoring Christ’s Sacrifice and Resurrection
As Christians around the world enter the most sacred days of the liturgical year, President Donald J. Trump has released…
Palm Sunday and the Triumph of Humility and Hope
On Palm Sunday, we begin the holiest week of the Christian year, a week that brings us face-to-face with the…
Pope Francis Calls for Lent to Be a Time of Healing and Faith
As Christians continue their Lenten journey, Pope Francis has encouraged the faithful to embrace this sacred season as a time…
Pope Francis’ Health and Holy Week: Vatican Releases Schedule, But Uncertainty Remains
As Holy Week approaches, the Vatican has released the official schedule of liturgical celebrations. However, it remains unclear whether Pope…
The Diocese of Arlington Calls for Catholics to Unplug for Lent
As Catholics journey through Lent, the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is calling the faithful to embrace a new kind of…
The Annunciation of the Lord: A Divine Invitation to Trust
The Annunciation of the Lord is one of the most profound moments in salvation history. It is the day when…
The Filet-o-Fish and Its Catholic Connection to McDonald’s
Few people associate McDonald’s with the season of Lent, but the fast-food chain has played a small but iconic role…