Lent

The 14 Stations of the Cross at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn., are seen in this composite photo. As Catholics, we surround ourselves with depictions of the passion and death of Jesus. (CNS composite; photos by Katie Peterson, Tennessee Register)

Following Christ to Calvary

Rev. Alfred A. McBride May 15, 2020

When I look at the unfair judgments endured by Jesus for our salvation, I think of the judgments I have made in my lifetime.

Christ's crucifixion is depicted in the chapel reredos at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, N.Y. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Lenten Penance: Getting Back on Track

Albert Haase, OFM May 15, 2020

Our understanding of penance is based on our understanding of sin.

The First Words of Christ

Daniel P. Horan, Phd May 14, 2020

For centuries we have reflected on the Seven Last Words of Christ during Lent, but few people have spent much time considering his earliest words in the Gospels at the same time.

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Cleaning Out Our Spiritual Closets for Lent

Jeanne Hunt May 14, 2020

This Lent, allow prayer, fasting and works of compassion to challenge whatever is keeping you from God.

The Way of the Cross…on Your Block!

Harry Langdon May 14, 2020

The Holy Spirit inspired me to combine spiritual meditation with physical exercise by envisioning the Stations of the Cross in my neighborhood. I walk approximately 10 blocks with stops at places that suggest the 14 locations associated with the Passion ...

Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday

Greg Friedman, OFM May 12, 2020

“I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.” —1 Corinthians 11:23

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Everyday Resurrections: A Meditation on Easter

Kathy Coffey March 25, 2020

Being Easter people means celebrating the good news of the risen Christ and opening our hearts and eyes to the signs of new life within and around us.