Jesus Christ was nailed to the Cross about midday, expired thereon in the afternoon, and was taken down in the evening toward sunset,…
The Passion: John xviii. 1-40; xix. 1-42
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St John. At that time Jesus went forth…
“For as often as you shall eat this bread and drink the chalice, you shall show the death of the Lord, until He come.”
The feast of Maundy (or Holy) Thursday solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and is the oldest of the observances peculiar to Holy Week.
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Tenebræ is the name given to the service of Matins and Lauds belonging to the last three days of Holy Week.
The Office of these three days was treated as a sort of funeral service, or dirge, commemorating the death of Jesus Christ. It is natural also that, since…
The chief priests and the ancients of the people have met today in one of the rooms adjoining the temple, for the purpose of deliberating on the best means of putting Jesus to death. Several plans are discussed. Would it be prudent to lay hands upon Him at this season…
Tenebrae - The Office of "Darknesses". The spirit of Holy Week expressed in its ancient ceremonies. The 1955 modernists' revised rites of Holy Week. When did Satan realize Christ defeated Him? What is "holiness"? Is everyone called to sanctity? Sanctity in married life? Controversy erupts among "conservatives" - Is…
Today, again, our Saviour sets out in the morning for Jerusalem. His intention is to repair to the temple, and continue His yesterday's teachings. It is evident that His mission on earth is fast drawing to its close. He says to His disciples: "You know that after two days shall…
Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure in the Passion and Resurrection of her divine Master. She is the type of a soul that has been purified by grace, and then admitted to the enjoyment of God's choicest favors. It is important that we should study her in each of the…
Blessed Palm Sunday!
This is the glorious mystery which ushers in the great week, the week of dolours. Holy Church would have us give this momentary consolation to our heart, and hail our Jesus as our King. She has so arranged the service of today, that it should express…
Attorney Thomas Condit joins us for a special edition of What Catholics Believe.
This episode was recorded on 3/21/2024