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Way of the Cross – Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Vincentian Lay Missioners walk the way of the cross in Africa with new eyes. Spend 14 minutes in prayer with them. Pope Francis has asked us to go to the outskirts. These young people share what they have learned about the cross from their time in Africa....
Encountering the Risen One
According to John’s account, Mary of Magdala is the first to go to the tomb, while still dark, and she sadly finds out that it is empty. She needs Jesus. He is the Teacher who has understood and cured her. He is the Prophet that she has followed till the end. Whom...
Virtual Stations of the Cross – BustedHalo
BustedHalo presents the traditional devotion in a virtual way to help you reflect on the mystery of Jesus’ death and what it still means to us today. Busted Halo® has created a series of virtual stations designed for personal devotion wherever you are. These stations...
Pope to priests – “go to the outskirts”
During the Chrism Mass Pope Francis asked priests to go to the “outskirts,” where they are most needed. Words reminiscent of Frederic "Let us go to the poor". “Dear priests, may God the Father renew in us the Spirit of holiness with whom we have been anointed. May...
Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition
Former Superior General reflects on "The Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition - Love is Creative unto Infinity" He writes... In this article I offer some reflections on the Eucharist in the Vincentian tradition. Following a methodology I have used on many other...
History of Palm Sunday
Scott P. Richert offers the following brief history of Palm Sunday... Beginning in the fourth century in Jerusalem, Palm Sunday was marked by a procession of the faithful carrying palm branches, representing the Jews who celebrated Christ's entrance into...
Holy Week in two minutes
For anyone wanting a quick answer t why Catholics wave palms on Palm Sunday; wash each other’s feet on Holy Thursday; or kiss the cross on Good Friday? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the final week of Lent we spend preparing...
He must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly (Mt 16:21)
Palm Sunday (C), March 24, 2013 - Lk. 19:28-40; Is. 50:4-7; Phil. 2:6-11; Lk. 22:14 - 23:56 There is excitement in the air. Within sight is the destination that gladdens pilgrims who pine for the house of God (Ps. 122). The “strongly compact” city evokes, moreover,...
Before the Crucified
Detained by the security forces of the Temple, Jesus no longer has any doubt: the Father has not listened to his wishes to continue to live; his disciples flee, looking out for their own safety. He is alone. His plans are vanishing. Execution awaits him. Jesus’...
Stations of the Cross and Virtual Journeys
Stations of the Cross and Virtual Journeys - A CyberPilgrim, Sr. Caroline Cerveny opes up some possibilities in this post. If you have ever been in Jerusalem, you have probably experienced praying the Stations of the Cross winding your way through tight and...
Pope … just like any pastor…
Mar 17, 2013 Today Pope Francis celebrated mass at St. Anne parish in Vatican City. After mass, he greeted every parishioner as they exited the church. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P7zdzyY7GU
We all need forgiveness
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C -- 2103 The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand (Mk. 1:15)It is early morning and already those reputed to be important try to ruin the Teacher’s day. They have in mind killing two birds with one stone: an adulteress, that...