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Lenten Reflections 2026
April 4 – Holy Saturday Invitation to Prayer: The space between grief and hope. Reflection: Waiting. It’s not the easiest part of the human soul. On this day the Church is dark. the Tabernacle is empty. No candle flickers. The church waits. Holy Saturday is that quiet day when the …
Easter Basket Guide (Pascha)
A traditional, religious Easter (Pascha) basket is assembled by lining a wicker basket with a white, often embroidered, cloth to hold foods blessed for Easter Sunday. It features paska bread, eggs (pysanky), butter (often lamb-shaped), meats (sausage/ham), cheese, salt, horseradish, and a white candle, covered in cloth. Prepare the Basket …
Mary Magdalene and the Easter Egg Tradition
Mary Magdalene and the red egg is one of the most beloved Easter traditions in many Christian cultures. It’s a powerful legend that connects the message of the Easter with a simple symbol of new life. The Tradition Explained According to Christian tradition, after the Resurrection of Jesus, Mary Magdalene …
Good Friday Saints
On Good Friday, we encounter not only the suffering of Jesus, but also the lives of those who stood near the Cross. Three men—very different in background and circumstance—met Jesus in His final hours. Each encounter became a moment of grace, repentance, and transformation. Saint Dismas — The Good Thief …
5 ways to solemnly celebrate Good Friday
As the Church mourns, Catholics are also called to solemnly observe this holy day. Credit: Lars Hallstrom/Shutterstock By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET Good Friday is considered for many one of the holiest days of the liturgical year. Part of the Triduum, Good Friday is …
What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My People”), and come from the opening lines of the Latin text of the recitation. Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti bows in prayer during the liturgy of the Lord’s passion on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in St. …
Forensic Aspects of the Passion of Christ
by Deacon Michael Trimpe In my career as a forensic scientist at the Hamilton County Coroner’s Crime Laboratory, I often thought of the pain and suffering our Lord Jesus Christ experienced during His Passion. We know His manner of death was authorized by Pontius Pilate to be crucifixion. But what …
Praying the Steps at Holy Cross Immaculata on Good Friday
Praying the Steps at Holy Cross – Immaculata Parish on April 3, 2026 . Where do I start the steps? There are three phases of the Good Friday steps. The most popular phase begins on St. Gregory and ends at Holy Cross-Immaculata Church – Phase One: from Riverside Drive (at …
Holy Week in THREE Minutes!
Why do Catholics wave palms on Palm Sunday, wash each other’s feet on Holy Thursday, or kiss the cross on Good Friday?
