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Stations of the Cross in the Holy Land
Join the faithful on a virtual pilgrimage of the Stations of the Cross in Israel on the Via Dolorosa.
Live! Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, April 2, 2021
Noon Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, Cincinnati Noon: St. Helen & Immaculate Conception, Dayton 3:00 p.m. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.
Shine On: Death is only the Beginning…and other death-related cliches
“To die would be a great adventure.” – Peter Pan The 1991 film Hook, though met with little critical acclaim, remains a classic for many Millennials. Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg and featuring music composed by the great John Williams, the film stars cinema giants Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts …
Obligation: Law & Love
When public liturgies were first suspended due to COVID-19, one of the topics of conversation among family members was about the dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass. Do we go to Mass because we are obligated to do so, or is there something else that drives our …
A Closer Look: When Christ Calls us, He calls us to die
On Apr. 9, 1945, German Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by hanging at the Flossenbürg, Germany concentration camp two weeks before American troops liberated the prison. A mere 39-years-old, Bonhoeffer was arrested because he associated with parties who conspired to assassinate Hitler in July 1944. While he was active …
Seek the Lord by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
Alleluia! He is risen! The word “Alleluia” is Hebrew for “Praise the Lord.” It is a particularly appropriate exclamation during the Easter season as we celebrate Christ’s triumph over sin and death. For many of us, the continuing restrictions designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have made the last …
Divine Mercy Novena begins tomorrow
CNA Staff, Apr 1, 2021 / 12:00 am MT (CNA).- The Divine Mercy Novena begins tomorrow, Good Friday. Our Blessed Lord gave Sr. Faustina (for herself only initially) a Novena to His Mercy. She was to start it on Good Friday, that wonderful day when Christ first revealed how merciful …
Three relics of Christ’s Passion housed in Spain
by CNA Staff ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 1, 2021 / 04:13 am MT (CNA).- While the Shroud of Turin – believed to be the burial cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus after his death – may be the most recognizable relic association with Jesus’ Passion, several others exist. Three …
Good Friday at Holy Cross Immaculata 2021
The parishioners of Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish are pleased to announce that the tradition of Praying the Steps will resume this year. Since Governor DeWine has lifted many of the Covid 19 restrictions for church services, Mayor John Cranley has given the parish permission to move forward with plans to provide …
Pope Francis Prayer intentions for April 2021
Fundamental Rights We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis.
