by John Freund, CM | Mar 28, 2013 | Formation, Pope
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...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2013 | Formation
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...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2013 | Formation
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...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 22, 2013 | Formation, Reflections
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,...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2013 | Formation
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...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2013 | Formation
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...
