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
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s power is the power of his humble, defenseless love, the papal preacher told Pope Francis and thousands of people gathered for the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. “It takes little power to show off; it takes a
Nearly every Catholic church depicts the 14 Stations of the Cross — moments of Jesus’ passion and death on the cross — so that the faithful can pray and reflect on them. Now, Catholics worldwide can also pray the stations while seeing,
In December 2023, Christophe Grunenwald, a knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem since 2000, was given a special task of representing his order at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. His task is in fact a major duty
When Christians gathered in Jerusalem to remember Jesus' entry into the city, it was one of a few joyful moments in the Holy Land, "crushed by so much hatred" in the months following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
"Despite the war
In the village of Plougastel-Daoulas, near Brest, France, a 17th-century monument has silently stood the test of time. Originally constructed as anex-voto -- in gratitude for surviving a plague -- the calvaire ("calvary") features three prominent crosses, representing the crucifixion of Jesus
In a side chapel of the Basilica of St. Praxedes in Rome sits a fragment of black and white stone. It is claimed to be the Column of Flagellation, a piece of the pillar at which Jesus was scourged, brought back to
The Holy Spirit is like a line prompter at a theater, behind the scenes and constantly whispering to Christians the words of Jesus, said the preacher of the papal household.
"However, he does not mechanically suggest the words of the Gospel, like from
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
Palm Sunday holds a special place in the liturgical year for Catholics worldwide. It marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates the Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we prepare our hearts for this significant day, Our Sunday Visitor presents the