Meditation on the 7 Last Words, by Fr Jason Smith
We have been accompanying Christ during his passion. As if the cruelty of his torments was not enough, now, suddenly, a new type of scourging begins: More…
Every Tongue Shall Confess That Jesus Christ Is Lord 13
Palm Sunday, The Passion of the Lord
Hosanna!
“With face set like flint,” this Sunday’s first reading tells us (Isaiah 50:7), Jesus approaches the moment of his Passion in Jerusalem. More…
Father, Forgive Them! 14
Meditation on the 7 Last Words, by Fr Jason Smith
Father! Forgive Them!
Slowly, with supreme effort, using the nails in his feet as a fulcrum, he lifts himself up.
Why does he make such a painful effort? More…
The 7 Last Words, A Meditation on Christ’s Passion for Holy Week 7
Behold the Man!
By Fr Jason Smith
During Holy Week, I will be posting a daily reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ. Today’s reflection is a prelude to the passion. The scene is Jerusalem. Jesus is being led to his crucifixion. More…
Pope Francis Chooses Original Design of the Fisherman’s Ring Intended For Paul VI 21
Source: Zenit.org
In a statement released to journalists, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See Press Office gave new information on the Ring of the Fisherman. The ring was given to Pope Francis at the beginning of the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry Mass today held in St. Peter’s Square. More…
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Happy Feast of Saint Joseph and Inauguration day for our New Pope!
(Vatican Radio) Homily of the Holy Father at the Inauguration of his Papal Ministry 19 March 2013:
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of the universal Church. It is a significant coincidence, and it is also the name-day of my venerable predecessor: we are close to him with our prayers, full of affection and gratitude.
I offer a warm greeting to my brother cardinals and bishops, the priests, deacons, men and women religious, and all the lay faithful. I thank the representatives of the other Churches and ecclesial Communities, as well as the representatives of the Jewish community and the other religious communities, for their presence. My cordial greetings go to the Heads of State and Government, the members…
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The Story of Patrick 6
Just a short video to honor this great saint More…
Blessed Are the Merciful, They Will Be Shown Mercy 9
Sunday Gospel Reflection, Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Woman Caught in Adultery (and the Pharisees caught in their own trap)
The Pharisees in today’s Gospel not only intend to stone the adulterous woman, they hope to “kill two birds with one stone.” Their hidden motive is to “find some charge to bring against Jesus.” Jesus responds by cleverly inviting them to examine their consciences. More…
Running in Cassock! The Exciting Evening of the Pope’s Election 11
By Br Eric Wandrey
Br Eric Wandrey
Our seminary in Rome is 4.5 miles from the Vatican. Since the announcement of the Conclave, every brother was making his own contingency plans to get to St. Peter’s ASAP when the white smoke went up. More…
Francis Funnies 22
I’m amazed at how fast we are getting to know our new Pope.
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