Spirituality
‘Alleluia’ is a dangerous word
The ancient cry of "praise the Lord," central to the Easter season, has defied evil and hopelessness for centuries while echoing throughout eternity, writes Gina Christian.
Novenas, Masses continue in fresh, intimate ways at Mary’s shrine
The challenges of the pandemic year have brought alterations in the liturgies of the Miraculous Medal Shrine resulting in an energizing lightness to the Mass. A Vincentian priest hopes for a generous return to in-person prayer where the doors remain open.
Easter season is time to seek the risen Lord, experience joy, pope says
After his Regina Coeli prayer, Pope Francis wished everyone would welcome "in our hearts, in our homes and in our families" the proclamation of Easter: "Christ, having risen from the dead dies now no more; death will no longer have dominion over him."
Readings of the Holy Mass – Easter Sunday
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
In his resurrection, Jesus leads us through sufferings to new life
Although our lives may feel like we are part of the passion of Jesus, he has risen from the dead. He has unlocked the gates of life and has welcomed us in, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on the readings for Easter Sunday.
Don’t clean up Calvary: The bloody, saving reality of Christ’s crucifixion
While modern Christians often prefer a sanitized cross -- or none at all -- a medical look at Christ's specific sufferings during crucifixion reveals the depths of his agony and his love, writes Gina Christian.
What will we sing in heaven?
In Easter, we rise with Christ and gain a foretaste of our heavenly reward. So the "holy, holy, holy," the "Gloria" and the "Alleluia" are a foretaste of the music of heaven, writes a Dominican priest.
Journey into hope: Let him roll back our stones this Easter
During a time in which mental health crises have skyrocketed, perhaps our call this Easter is to talk about hope and reveal the seed who plants himself in the hearts of each one of us, writes Lindsey Weishar.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Healing from hurt comes with embracing God’s love
St. Paul "invites us to dredge up all the anguish nestled in our heart, the sadness, fears, difficulties" and guilt and confront it knowing "that God loves me," said a cardinal preaching a retreat to the pope and his advisers.