St. Thomas’ doubt challenges us to believe without seeing Jesus in the flesh
Pride: for faith has no other obstacle than this. If man were humble, he would have faith enough to move mountains.
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Dom Prosper Guéranger
Christ has conquered sin and death. Alleluia!
'O death! where is thy victory? O death! where is thy sting?'
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The silent sadness of Holy Saturday prepares us to enter into the jubilation of Easter
Now, at last, we understand what sin has done: by sin, death entered into the world; and it passed upon all men.
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Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday has made our death a passing into new life
Sweet Jesus! the time is come: Thou art lifted up from the earth: fulfill Thy promise, draw us to Thyself!
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The silent reflection of Holy Thursday prepares us to enter into the drama of Christ’s sacrifice
The glory of the Son of God was obscured and eclipsed by the ignominies He endured during His Passion. He who but a few days ago was proclaimed king by Jerusalem, is now robbed of His honors.
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Judas’ betrayal warns us to never supplant our love of God with material goods
There is no sinner, no heretic, or infidel, however great may be his crimes, who has not his share in Jesus, whose infinite merit could redeem a million worlds, more guilty even than our own.
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Jesus shows us the authority He has over nature and spirit during Holy Week
'Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.'
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In Holy Week Christ teaches us that the faith of the truly converted will bear much fruit
They who refuse God’s mercy, cannot escape His justice.
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Palm Sunday is a time to prepare for Jesus’ triumphant entry into your heart
'Today, if ye shall hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.'
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We must imitate Jesus in offering ourselves to God in preparation for His Passion
The defeat of Satan is not the only fruit of our Savior’s immolation: man, earthly and depraved creature as he is, is to be raised from this earth to heaven.
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