The first time I read the phrase “O happy fault” in the special Easter proclamation, or Exsultet, I pondered about God’s love for his people — from the start of creation, through infidelities, rejections, destruction. God persisted in his love for us. That love is more powerful than anything, including our sinfulness. He will reach […]
Kathleen T. Choi: If Easter is true …
We don’t have to be perfect. Christ embraced disciples who deserted and even denied him. His love for us is equally forgiving. We don’t have to cheat or steal. Christ fed 5,000 with five loaves. He turned water into wine. He will meet our deepest needs. We don’t have to lie. Christ promised that the […]
Father John Catoir: The greatness of being you
Most people never think of themselves as great, but if you think about it, you are quite extraordinary. For instance, from the beginning when you were very little, you won a race against a lot of contenders in the struggle to see who would reach your mother’s womb first. What an amazing beginning! It shows […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Is general absolution permitted here?
Q: Our priest now has three parishes to take care of, so he is kept very busy. Can he be given permission to have a rite three penance service with absolution, perhaps once or twice a year? This would free up some time for him, and I also feel that it would help to bring […]
John Garvey: In a world of brotherly love
Every year around this time, I go away with my three brothers to play golf for an extended weekend. Next to Christmas, it is my favorite time of the year. We have taken on greater family and professional responsibilities. Still, in more than 20 years, not one of us has missed our golf trip. It […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: In Jesus risen, divine mercy is with us
Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 As almost always in the Easter season, the Acts of the Apostles furnishes the Liturgy of the Word with its first reading. Acts claims to be, and scholars assume it indeed to be, the work of the evangelist who wrote St. Luke’s Gospel. Acts, therefore, […]
Kathleen T. Choi | IN LITTLE WAYS: If we die with him
This will be my 70th Holy Week. Each one has been different, because each year I’m different. Each year I discover new meaning in the familiar readings and rituals. This Lent my mind is on death. I attend more and more funerals these days. I can’t ignore the fact that my own departure date grows […]
Father John Catoir: Moving closer to God in ordinary ways
The kingdom of God is within you. We’ve all heard this truth, but few fully understand it. When I sign my letters, I often write, “May the Lord be your strength and your joy.” It’s a way of reminding people that they can rely on the spirit within to do the heavy lifting. To protect […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion | Palm Sunday: Live Holy Week
Mark 11:1-10; Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 This weekend, in a liturgy powerful in its ability to transport us to the momentous events of the first Holy Week, the church celebrates Palm Sunday. A procession will precede each Mass, ideally involving the entire congregation, who will carry palms blessed by the celebrants. The procession, […]
Bill Dodds | YOUR FAMILY: Why doesn’t Jesus pay my taxes?
It was a little more challenging filling out this year’s federal income tax forms. I had to include information on the Affordable Care Act (a boon for some of us who are self-employed). And for the first time since my wife, Monica, died in early 2013, I had to list myself as single, not married. […]
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