Catholic Saints

Isaiah 49:1–6; Psalm 71:1–2, 3–4a, 5–6ab, 15, 17; John 13:21–33, 36–38 Peter is a central character in the Passion narratives. On Palm Sunday each year, we hear the story of his denial of Jesus.

Isaiah 42:1–7; Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13–14; John 12:1–1 During Holy Week, the liturgy begins telling the story of the passion of Jesus. The four Gospels do not offer consistent versions of Jesus’ passion and death. They know nothing of ...

In his life and death, Stephen claims identification with Jesus and his power and presence in the world.

In recent years the Holy Father has led the Way of the Cross during Holy Week at the Colosseum in Rome. This annual custom would have pleased the great Franciscan preacher Leonard of Port Maurice.

There the Lord promises a “new covenant” to the people. Once again, Jeremiah anticipates Jesus.

Teresa brought her prodigious gifts to her time. She grounded her public persona in a deep personal life.