No one expected the cross, a Roman torture instrument, to become a symbol of hope, of love and of new life. It is one of the worst things that could happen to a human being. Yet in God’s mysterious plan, a wooden torture instrument becomes the tree of life.
From Bishop Patrick Neary: We walk each day by Easter’s first light
‘Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus’s Greatest Miracle’
In his latest book, Father James Martin writes about “Journeying into the place of letting go can be difficult.” He hopes to be “a guide down that staircase, into the tomb, and then back out into the light.”
What Will Heaven Be Like?
Because heaven is so abstract, we try to find a description through church teachings and preachings.
Amid war, Paschal Triduum takes on deeper meaning for US Ukrainian Catholics
“The war in Ukraine has been a Gethsemane and crucifixion for many,” said Basilian Sister Ann Laszok “but we believe in the Resurrection that will follow.”
Bishop Neary: Doing the work of resurrection
“Each of us is called to be about the work of resurrection in our daily lives.”
Laura Kelly Fanucci: Talking about resurrection
We don’t talk enough about resurrection. But, if we did, it would change us.
Katie Prejean McGrady: A death we can be happy about
“We can take comfort in the knowledge that our loved one’s death, and even our own someday, is far from the final moment we will have.”
Greg Erlandson: Evening news despair and Easter hope
“This Easter comes when we need it more than ever. … A news anchor’s grim highlights of Armageddon will never be the last word.”