Lenten books and questions for reflection
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Triduum 2025
Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper On Holy Thursday, we wash one another’s feet, as Jesus did for his apostles at the Last Supper centuries ago. Jesus gave us the Mandatum (Latin for mandate), the command to daily wash one another’s feet. We wash and we pray, serve in kindness, forgive eagerly, and show thanksgiving for all that is good and holy. Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion On Good Friday, we reverence the cross, saying, “Behold, behold the wood …
Together in Prayer
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” – Psalm 46:1-2 We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the current wildfires and pray that you and your family are safe. As Catholics, we are called to be people with hope. We share in anyone’s loss with hearts full of compassion and a commitment to stand together …
The Sacrament of Penance
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May the peace of the Risen Lord be with you always! Just as Christ greeted his apprehensive Apostles with these comforting words in the Upper Room on the day of his Resurrection, he extends the same peace to each of us in our moments of fear and uncertainty. Repeating the reassuring phrase, “Peace be with you,” he bestowed upon them an extraordinary gift: the Holy Spirit, with the power to forgive sins (John 20:19-23). …
Pray for Peace
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Peace Lord God of peace, hear our prayer! We have tried so many times and over so many years to resolve our conflicts by our own powers and by the force of our arms. How many moments of hostility and darkness have we experienced; how much blood has been shed; how many lives have been shattered; how many hopes have been buried… But our efforts have been in vain. Now, Lord, come to our aid! Grant …