In the midst of the COVID lockdowns, columnist Simcha Fisher lost her father. Yet his death, funeral and burial just before Easter 2020 gave her a renewed sense of the firm ground of God’s presence. In this article she talks about how
This year's Lent was particularly challenging, not only due to personal struggles in maintaining Lenten resolutions amidst a backdrop of bleak news but also as a reminder of the world's, and our own, need for a savior, writes Greg Erlandson. Despite these
In an Easter column, Father Patrick Briscoe reflects on the significance of Rembrandt’s depiction of Christ and Mary Magdalene, emphasizing the unique portrayal of Christ not only as the Redeemer but as a gardener, symbolizing his role as the cultivator of souls
A proclamation from the nation's second Catholic president on a transgender-themed occasion is causing consternation among some faithful, as the date coincides this year with Easter -- and as the annual White House Easter egg art contest bans, among other things, religious
The Resurrection is the most real event in human history. Christ’s bodily resurrection is bedrock reality, both of spirit and of matter. On this rock all other Christian beliefs, visions and practices are built. In reference to it alone do they retain
Jesus Christ has risen from the dead! Alleluia! The central tenet of Christianity is that Jesus suffered, died, and was buried. Then, against all odds and to the amazement of the entire created universe, he rose from the dead. He who died
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Easter is a promise that no matter how dark the world may seem and no matter how heavy the burdens one carries, victory belongs to the Risen Christ and all who believe in him, Pope Francis said. “Let
Not long ago, Easter was a time for purchasing a new set of clothes, which many would then show off in Easter parades. New clothes publicly stated that, in celebrating Easter after faithfully observing Lent, the wearer truly was a new person.
As we celebrate Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord, Father Joshua Whitfield writes how love finds us in dark, sad places. But just as Mary Magdalene’s mourning turned into joy at the tomb, we, too, can look for hope in unlikely
Lent can be a bit of a challenge. But, as Sister Julia Darrenkamp shares, one way to make the journey easier is to walk through Lent with a particular saint. For Sister Julia, that saint is always Mary Magdalene, who she considers