Easter Sunday – Overcoming the Most Painful Coercion Tool (Fr. Jijo Kandamkulathy)

Happy Easter, Alleluia! Easter Vigil presents one of the most dramatic situations in the gospels. The…

Easter Sunday – Witness is one who “saw” the Lord (Fr. Fernando Armellini)

Introduction The words with which John begins his letter are moving: “What we have heard and…

Palm Sunday – The Dramatic Unfolding of Prophesies (Fr. Jijo Kandamkulathy)

LK 19:28-40 The gospel reading before the procession on Palm Sunday is always the royal entry…

Palm Sunday – “From Death to Life: Holy Week” (Fr. Cusick)

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We prepare now with Christ to enter the holiest of weeks…

Palm Sunday – “Redemptive Love in Suffering’s Light” (Saint Vincent Archabbey)

Gospel Summary The gospel for this Sunday is Luke’s version of the passion and death of…

Palm Sunday – “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” (Fr. Andrew M. Greeley)

Background: This poor man lucked out with neither of his sons. He loved them both and…

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Strengthen Your Brothers (Fr. Phil Bloom)

Bottom line: Like Simon Peter, Jesus has commissioned Pope Francis: Strengthen your brothers. Welcome to Holy…

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Following Him Wherever He Leads Us ( Fr. Joseph Pellegrino)

His death frees us from enslavement to sin. This phrase from the opening prayer of last…

Palm Sunday – “Theology in Brass: Sargent’s Cross” (Fr. James Gilhooley)

I attended a wonderful exhibition of the works of John Singer Sargent at the Museum of…

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – FIRST IMPRESSIONS (Fr. Jude Siciliano OP)

Most of us know that when we come to church today and Good Friday, we will…