Liturgy & Sacraments
Listen: Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time
As the liturgical year winds down with the 31st week in Ordinary Time, All Souls Day on November 2nd gently preempts our usual Sunday celebration, inviting us to pause and remember the faithful departed. Far from a somber interruption, this ancient commemoration—rooted in the Benedictine tradition and echoed in vibrant global customs like Día de los Muertos—proclaims God’s triumphant love over death. Join Father Jim Sabak as he reflects on unbreakable bonds, enduring hope, and the life that death cannot conquer…
Embracing Good Friday
Every year on Good Friday I sit in the balcony of the campus chapel, behind a whopping oaken pillar, and I weep copiously at the sheer human pain and grace of the whole thing.
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A Doctor’s Good Friday Reflection
Resurrection’s promise is already contained in Jesus’ suffering on the cross on Good Friday.
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The Stations of the Cross
With the Stations of the Cross, we walk with Jesus in his final act of love and sacrifice.
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Advent: Worth the Wait
We live in a culture of instant gratification where most anything we want is just one click away. Advent invites us to slow down and savor the season of expectation, longing, and hope.
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A Practical Guide to Death for Catholics
On All Souls’ Day, we celebrate all those who have passed away. This author addresses questions people may have about the practicalities of a Catholic death and burial.
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