As we hear the Passion of the Lord on this Good Friday, may we join our sufferings and sacrifices to the Cross of Christ.
Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
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Our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ instituted at the Last Supper sustains us for service in the world for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (#39)
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Judas plots his betrayal of Jesus, and the Lord acknowledges it right before the institution of the Eucharist.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week (#259)
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At the Last Supper, the darkness within Judas and Peter is revealed, showing us how our unique temptations can weaken our hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week (#258)
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At the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, Jesus is surrounding by a wide variety of people as the heart of Judas is revealed.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week (#257)
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Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43
Peter proclaims the life, death and resurrection of Jesus to the crowd.
The disciples are witnesses of Christ and testify on his behalf for the forgiveness of sins.
Psalm 118: 1-2,16-17,22-23
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
We give thanks for the might and glory of God who is merciful to us.
2nd Reading – Colossians 3:1-4
You have died with Christ, and your life is hidden with God.
When Christ your life appears, you will appear with him in glory.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 5:6b-8
We clear out the old yeast of malice and wickedness.
We make a new batch of dough with the new yeast of sincerity and truth.
Gospel – John 20:1-9
Mary Magdalen finds the tomb empty and runs to tell Peter and the other disciple.
Peter and the other disciple run back to the tomb.
They had not yet understood that Jesus had to rise from the dead.
Mass Readings – Easter Sunday (#42)
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This one day retreat was held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon, WI on Saturday, March 28th. It offered opportunities for people to learn more about vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Below are the four talks that Fr. Andrew offered before the participants carried out their prayer exercises (not recorded).
1st Talk – General Introduction to Prayer from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
2nd Talk – Vocal Prayer and a review of the Lord’s Prayer
3rd Talk – Meditation, sometimes known as Mental Prayer
4th Talk – Contemplation, being still and resting in God’s love
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The Letter to the Philippians provides rich insight into the humble, loving sacrifice of the Lord’s Passion.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#37/38)
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Following the raising of Lazarus, the political intrigue around Jesus grows as Caiaphas speaks prophetically that it is better that one man should die for all the people.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent (#256)
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Psalm 18 captures the depth of human suffering as we call upon the Lord in our darkest moments of need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent (#255)
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Three Great Things 