With this Sunday, the liturgical year draws to a close. Last Sunday and next Sunday will remind us of the end of the world. The last regular Sunday of Ordinary Time reminds us, because that is where ...

The last weeks of Ordinary Time focus on eschatology, the Last Things (death, judgment, heaven, hell). Before the post-Vatican II reform of the Lectionary (the Book of Biblical Readings for Mass), the ...

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr “As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said, “How do ...

Each spring, we put a lot of focus on the Easter holiday. It's a joyous occasion that celebrates Jesus' resurrection and the hope we have for eternal life. However, Good Friday is also an important ...

The term “Christianity” designates that stage in the unfolding of God’s redemptive purpose which began with the advent of the Son of God in the flesh. We are prone, however, to overlook the fact that ...

For many Christians, communion is one of the most sacred aspects of their religion and an important religious tradition. You may be familiar with some communion scripture, or perhaps you've shopped ...

The traditional 14 Stations of the Cross are: (1) Jesus is condemned to death, (2) Jesus accepts the cross, (3) Jesus falls the first time, (4) Jesus meets His Mother, (5) Simon of Cyrene carries the ...

Hope. It can be a glimmer, or even a spotlight, of optimism that leads us forward: I hope so. It’s looking for and anticipating positive outcomes, even during trying times and situations. And for ...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made.

12. "Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'" — Luke 23:34 13. "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and ...