Articles on this issue "Holy Week"
Here is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVI's remarks at the conclusion of the Way of the Cross, celebrated at the Colosseum on Good Friday. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, By following …
read moreHere is a reflection on Easter written by Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeev of Vienna and Austria. He is the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church of Moscow to the European …
read moreHere is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings for Easter Sunday's liturgy. * * * He is Risen! Easter Sunday …
read moreAt the conclusion of the Way of the Cross, Benedict XVI connected Christ's passion and death with the suffering of contemporary man. The Pope retraced the 14 stations this Good Friday at the …
read moreBenedict XVI says that becoming Christian means receiving a heart sensitive to the sufferings of others. The Pope made that comment on Good Friday, following the Way of the Cross in the …
read moreAt the conclusion of the Way of the Cross, Benedict XVI connected Christ's passion and death with the suffering of contemporary man. The Pope retraced the 14 stations this Good Friday at the …
read moreThe cross and resurrection of Christ is a present reality that attracts us to his love, Benedict XVI said when celebrating the Mass of the Lord's Supper. During this evening's Mass in the …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave at the general audience today in St. Peter's Square. The reflection highlighted key moments of the Easter triduum. * * * Dear …
read moreThe paschal mystery is not just something from the past, but remains a current reality since Christ continues to overcome sin with love, Benedict XVI says. The Pope said this today during the …
read moreHere is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, on the readings for this Sunday's liturgy. * * * A Historical Look at the …
read moreAnswered by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: If a priest is pastor of more than one parish church and divides up the celebration of the …
read moreBenedict XVI will preside over the major liturgical ceremonies in and around the Vatican during Holy Week. The Pope will also preside over the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday, …
read moreThe Vatican has released a schedule of the liturgical celebrations over which Benedict XVI will preside during Lent and Easter, as well as approval of three beatifications in April. Lent will …
read moreThe coincidence of a liturgical feast and the first anniversary of Pope John Paul II\'s death will mark Benedict XVI\'s first Lent in the papacy. Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 1. At …
read moreCardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar for the Diocese of Rome, will substitute for the Pope on Good Friday during the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum. Cardinal Ruini will carry the cross during …
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