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!”
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Holy Saturday
The Harrowing of Hell Today, April 19, is Holy Saturday, which Christians set aside to meditate on Christ’s descent into hell to remove from there the righteous… Read more “Holy Saturday”
Good Friday
Today, April 18, is Good Friday, the day Christians remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for the sake of our salvation. St. John Chrysostom, Father… Read more “Good Friday”
Maundy Thursday
John 13:1-15 Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in… Read more “Maundy Thursday”
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery John 8:1-11 Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple… Read more “Fifth Sunday of Lent”
Third Sunday of Lent, 2025
Jesus and the fig tree Luke 13:1-9 “Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. Jesus said… Read more “Third Sunday of Lent, 2025”
Second Sunday of Lent, 2025
The Transfiguration First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying… Read more “Second Sunday of Lent, 2025”
Ash Wednesday, 2025
Today, March 5, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a season of penance in preparation for Easter, when Christians celebrate the Resurrection of… Read more “Ash Wednesday, 2025”
Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Luke 6:39-45 Jesus told his disciples a parable, “Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? No disciple is superior… Read more “Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time”
Focus on Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
This is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. Lent is a season of transformation. The Church calls us to focus on three aspects of our… Read more “Focus on Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 