For Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil), Easter Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday, and the Third Sunday and Fourth Sunday of Easter Holy Thursday – April 2, 2026 Readings: Exodus 12:1–8, 11–14 • Psalm 116:12–13, 15–16bc, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2026
“Love One Another”: Synodality and Diocesan Life, Part III
Editor’s Note: This essay is the third installment of three on synodality and diocesan life. You may find the first installment HERE and the second installment HERE. Part Three: How To Live Synodality in Diocesan Life In the previous two i … [Read more...]
Behold the Blood of the Covenant
From the dawn of redemptive history, blood has signified life, binding, and atonement. In the ancient Near East, treaty oaths were ratified by the shedding of blood, signifying mutual commitment under penalty of death. In Israel, Yahweh … [Read more...]
The Easter Candle: History and Meaning
He called me “keeper of the flame.” Assigned as the parish sacristan, I remember receiving guidance from the pastor. Among the instructions was that I should be mindful of the sanctuary candle, seek to keep it burning — transfer the flame to … [Read more...]
Spies, Siberia, and the American Connection: Divine Mercy after St. Faustina Died
What happened after St. Faustina died of tuberculosis in 1938? While many know the general story of the saint’s life, few know of the events involved in spreading the Divine Mercy message after her death. In fact, these involved war and e … [Read more...]
Sacraments Make Life Worth Living
Contemporary Anthropologist and Catholic Sacramental Theology Converge on Rituals
Introduction This is a time in our history when the significance of the sacraments needs to be of primary importance within our Church. With many of our youth feeling lost and lacking meaning, mental health becoming a crisis, and the deep … [Read more...]
Questions Answered – April 2026
What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe About Jesus? Question One: My neighbor is a Jehovah’s Witness and she believes very different things about Jesus than I do as a Catholic. What exactly does a Jehovah’s Witness believe about Jesus compa … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – April 2026
Marie-Dominique Chenu: Catholic Theology for a Changing World. By Mary Kate Holman. Reviewed by Rev. Ryan Connors. (skip to review) The Spirit of God: Short Writings on the Holy Spirit. By Yves Congar, O.P. Trans. Susan Mader Brown, Mark … [Read more...]
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