Passion Sunday – 2026 On Passion Sunday, the sacred Liturgy takes a noticeable and deliberate turn. From this point forward, the Church directs our attention more intensely toward the suffering and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The tone becomes … Continue reading →
As we approach Holy Week, we know where we are going—we are following our Lord to Calvary. He is going to be crucified. To those in the world, this is a message of defeat and despair. Death is the end, … Continue reading →
This Sunday’s Gospel gives us a clear and definitive reason for frequent confession and for working seriously on a life of virtue. Our Lord says: “When an evil spirit has gone out of a man it wanders through parched regions … Continue reading →
Most of us have little idea what it is like to go without water. Water is absolutely necessary for life. Under normal conditions the human body may survive four or five days without it, but in extreme heat, illness, or … Continue reading →
The mystery of the Transfiguration takes place about a week after Peter’s great confession of faith. At Caesarea Philippi, Peter—moved and inspired by the Holy Spirit—confesses the divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: “You are the Christ, the Son of … Continue reading →