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Today we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, beginning with Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the joyous reception he receives. As he rides along, the people place their cloaks on the road, and, as he approaches the slope of the Mount of Olives, Jesus’ disciples begin to praise God and proclaim, “Blessed is the king who… Read more
Today we honor Saint Stanislaus, a courageous bishop and martyr whose unwavering faith continues to inspire believers around the world. Born in Poland around 1030, Stanislaus became Bishop of Kraków and quickly stood out for his deep compassion, spiritual leadership, and bold defense of moral truth.
In a time when speaking out against… Read more
The source of the Christian supernatural life begins in the waters of baptism. We emerge from the water purified of sin and newly born in the Holy Spirit. We become “new creatures,” adopted children of the most high God, incorporated into the Body of Christ, bearing an indelible spiritual mark, signifying that we belong to Christ, and not even… Read more
Heavenly Father,
You never cease to bless your people, and you are ever mindful of our needs. We ask you to bless and protect our clergy in their travels and for the duration of their time together at the April Institute this week. Bless also all the faithful who will be traveling to the Sacred Chrism Mass. May our hearts be filled with… Read moreSaint John Baptist de La Salle was a young seventeenth-century Frenchman who seemingly had everything going for him. He was of noble background, wealth, education, good looks, and a high position in the Church. At age 16, he was named the canon at Rheims and was ordained to the priesthood at the age of 27.
John Baptist rested in his high… Read more
On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, those who are preparing for baptism will experience the Third Scrutiny.
The Gospel is from John 11:1-45, in which Jesus reveals his power over death through the raising of Lazarus. Martha and Mary express deep sorrow, yet also trust in Jesus, even in their grief. When Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the… Read more
Today is the Optional Memorial of Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest.
Born in Valencia, Spain, Vincent Ferrer completed studies in philosophy and joined the Dominican friars around age 18. Ordained a priest ten years later, Father Vincent lived during what is commonly referred to as the Western Schism, when two men claimed to be pope in 1378. Urban… Read more
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