Easter

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Can You Let Go . . . of Lent?

We’ve just passed through a long and, at times, trying holy season of Lent, rich with spiritual potential, but it can come at a cost. As challenging as this time can be, however, there’s almost a twinge of sadness as ...
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Jesus on a cross | Photo by Rui Silva sj on Unsplash

Embracing Good Friday

Every year there’s a new surprise.
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Shown is a detail of the eighth station -- Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem -- in Ted DeGrazia's Way of the Cross series on exhibit at the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Ariz. The artist painted the series in 1964 for the Newman Center at the University of Arizona. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

The Stations of the Cross

We come to walk with you, Jesus, confident that following your journey to the cross will lead us closer to God’s love. In your bruised face and wounded body, we have an image of God’s care. Saints like Francis of ...
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Lent Gives ‘Spring Training’ A Whole New Meaning 

This author offers us practical ways to make the best of the 40 days leading to Easter. 
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How Is the Date of Easter Determined? 

This year, Easter is very late but can be even later. It can, however, come as early as March 21. Who approved this wide variance? 
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The Ongoing Promise of Easter

The promise of Easter doesn’t end on Easter Sunday. The promise of life is a constant that is shared with us every day, through the ways in which our faith interacts with our daily lives. Saint John Paul II reminds ...
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