On April 2, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published Dignitas Infinita, a Declaration reaffirming the Church’s teaching on the intrinsic dignity of the human… Read more “Holy See Publishes Declaration Condemning Attacks on Human Dignity”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Divine Mercy Sunday
John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus… Read more “Divine Mercy Sunday”
Jesus Is Risen!
John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw… Read more “Jesus Is Risen!”
Holy Saturday: the Harrowing of Hell
Holy Saturday is a strange day. It seems like a pause in the Sacred Triduum. On Maundy Thursday we celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist and… Read more “Holy Saturday: the Harrowing of Hell”
Good Friday
Luke 23:46a “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Why is this Friday called “Good”? Because Jesus has died and, by doing so, defeated death. We… Read more “Good Friday”
Maundy Thursday
John 13:34 “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (Jn 13:34). Maundy is… Read more “Maundy Thursday”
Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb
Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the… Read more “Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb”
Thirteenth Station: Jesus Is Taken Down From the Cross
Thirteenth Station: Jesus Is Taken Down From the Cross +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because, by your holy cross, you have redeemed… Read more “Thirteenth Station: Jesus Is Taken Down From the Cross”
Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross
The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross +We adore you O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the… Read more “Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross”
Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross
Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the… Read more “Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 