The Suffering and Death of a Shepherd — A Biblical Reflection for Good Friday
For our Good Friday Reflection this year, and in preparation for the beatification of the Servant of God Pope John Paul II on Sunday May 1, I have chosen to share with you the this reflection on what...
View ArticlePope connects creation and salvation at Easter Vigil
In an Easter Vigil liturgy that included six readings, Pope Benedict chose to focus on the first one. In explaining the selection of the reading from the first chapter of Genesis, the Pope asks, “Is it...
View ArticlePope Francis’ homily at Rome’s juvenile prison
Below find the full text of Pope Francis’ homily given today at the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison in Rome. This is moving, Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. Peter understands nothing. He...
View ArticlePope Francis Teaches Us the Meaning of Humble, Loving Service
For the second year in a row Pope Francis chose to celebrate the Mass of Our Lord’s Supper among people often pushed to the margins of society. This evening visited the Don Gnocchi centre in Rome’s...
View ArticlePerspectives Daily – April 22, 2014
Today on Perspectives, a look at Easter at the Vatican with Pope Francis.
View ArticleHoly Thursday: Pope Francis’ for Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Read below the English translation of the Holy Father’s homily during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on April 2, 2015, at the Roman prison in Rebibbia, courtesy of the Zenit International News Service:...
View ArticleGood Friday: Homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM, Cap. Preacher of the...
Homily of Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM, Cap. Preacher of the Papal Household, at Good Friday Serivice for the Passion of the Lord in St. Peter’s Basilica. We have just heard the account of Jesus’...
View ArticleEaster Vigil: Pope Francis’ Homily
Here is the official Vatican translation of Pope Francis’ Homily at the Easter Vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica on Holy Saturday evening. Tonight is a night of vigil. The Lord is not sleeping; the...
View ArticleEaster Triduum – Perspectives Daily
Today on Perspectives, a look back at the Easter Triduum from Vatican City and around the globe.
View ArticleHoly Week with Salt + Light
Join Salt + Light for Holy Week as we prepare for the coming of Christ on Easter Sunday! See below for all shows and times, beginning on Palm Sunday: Palm Sunday Read Pope Francis’ Homily here. Pope...
View Article“This day you will be with me in Paradise.”
On Good Friday afternoon, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, preached the Tre Ore Ceremony of the Seven Last Words of Christ in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington. Below is the second reflection based on...
View Article“Woman, behold your son… behold your mother.”
On Good Friday afternoon, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, preached the Tre Ore Ceremony of the Seven Last Words of Christ in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington. Below is the third reflection based on...
View Article“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
On Good Friday afternoon, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, preached the Tre Ore Ceremony of the Seven Last Words of Christ in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington. Below is the fourth reflection based on...
View Article“I thirst.”
On Good Friday afternoon, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, preached the Tre Ore Ceremony of the Seven Last Words of Christ in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington. Below is the fifth reflection based on...
View Article“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!”
On Good Friday afternoon, Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, preached the Tre Ore Ceremony of the Seven Last Words of Christ in St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington. Below is the seventh reflection based...
View ArticlePope Francis’ Easter “Urbi et Orbi” Adddress
At 10 am today, Easter Sunday and the Resurrection of the Lord, the Holy Father Pope Francis presides in Saint Peter’s Square at the solemn celebration of the Mass of the day. At the celebration,...
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