We speak of that section in the Gospels which narrates Jesus’ life from the Last Supper until his death and burial, as chronicling his “Passion”, but why do we call Jesus’ suffering just before his death his passion?
Father Ron Rolheiser: The Passion of Christ as Passivity
Five ways to make Holy Week more holy
As we prepare to enter into the most sacred days of the liturgical year, we have a prime opportunity to make up for any shortcomings that may have been part of our Lent this year.
St. Joseph: A humble model for all fathers
One of St. Joseph’s most devoted followers, St. Peter Julian Eymard, recommends we use the March 19 feast of St. Joseph as an opportunity to seal a devotion to Joseph.
‘Bread from heaven’ shows the goodness of creation
In the form of the Eucharist, Jesus Christ has descended into the world of matter, and we partake of the very King of Heaven, under the form of the most ordinary bread.
Radically Catholic: Dorothy Day fought poverty, injustice
Dorothy Day was co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement and longtime editor of the penny-a-copy newspaper of the same name. From the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, Day’s ideas were sometimes inspiring and infuriating.
10 ways to prepare for first Communion day
Handing on our faith to the next generation can feel like an awesome responsibility. We may sometimes wonder if we “know enough” or are “good enough,” but God gives parents all the grace they need to raise their children to know and love him.
Give alms and financially fast this Lent
Lent is a time to meditate more deeply on the life of Christ, especially on his passion and crucifixion, and the church provides traditional Lenten practices that help us focus on our relationship with Christ.
Father Ron Rolheiser: Reindeer Games
Father Rohlheiser reflects on crowds. Some crowds can be good and purposeful, but others can get caught up in the fever of group-think and be mindless.