“We are a Church that values every human life. We are a Church in solidarity with others at this time. … We are a Church that understands sacrifice.
This couldn’t be clearer on a day like today, when we remember Jesus’ loving sacrifice for us.”
Bishop Kettler’s Holy Week/Easter video message: Stay close to Jesus, spiritually close to one another
Good Friday prayer offers U.S. Catholics ‘moment of unity’ amid pandemic
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez leads U.S. Catholics in prayer at 11 a.m. on Good Friday in unity when the nation’s churches are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fra Angelico’s ‘The Entombment of Christ’
Fra Angelico’s “The Entombment of Christ” places us at the tomb as those who loved Christ and were loved by him prepare his body for burial.
Reflections for Holy Week
Scripture readings guide the faithful through Holy Week.
‘Their Calvary was lengthy’: Pope’s Stations recall those exploited
Recalling Jesus’ death on the cross, Pope Francis led thousands on Good Friday in reflecting on the crosses of loneliness, fear and betrayal that crucify countless men, women and children in the world.
Guided meditation on the seven last words of Christ
During Holy Week, set some time aside to meditate on Christ’s last words.
How can I deepen my understanding of Holy Week?
The Passion narrative was carefully crafted and densely rich with layered meanings, connecting with salvation history and the fulfillment of vague foreshadowings throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.
Despite new law, some Irish pubs will remain closed on Good Friday
While Irish pubs will be allowed to open and serve alcohol on Good Friday, March 30, for the first time in 91 years, some pub owners have vowed to remain shut and observe the tradition.