In the spotlight: Easter Triduum, praying with tornado victims, Jesus Nazareno of the Ribbons
Photos of the Week: April 11, 2023
Pope at Easter: Roll away the stone of sadness, encounter the Risen Lord
“The power of Easter summons you to roll away every stone of disappointment and mistrust,’ the pope said in his homily at the Mass April 8.
Creating parish’s paschal candle helps eighth graders feel ‘closer to God’
Two youth from Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy were chosen to pour and decorate the 3-foot-tall Easter candle because of their dedicated service as junior sacristans at morning Mass.
Good questions, FOCUS and large stuffed pigs: one new Catholic’s journey to the faith
The annual SEEK conferences hosted by FOCUS are for anyone interested in deepening their faith and spreading the Gospel.
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, pope says
The Easter liturgies — with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen — assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.
Schedule of Holy Week and Easter liturgies, retreats, interpreted Masses
Area religious communities are offering a variety of prayer opportunities.
Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, pope says
Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will not have the last word.
Reflections for Holy Week
Scripture readings guide the faithful through Holy Week.