Why should we pray the Stations of the Cross?

The most important reason for reviving the practice of making the Stations of the Cross is that it is a powerful way to contemplate, and enter into, the mystery of Jesus’ gift of himself to us. When you pray Stations of the Cross you are tracing the footsteps of Christ, in his journey from being … Read more

Maundy Thursday – The Thursday before Easter

Today is Maundy Thursday – The Thursday before Easter. It is the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and established the Holy Eucharist. Today is also called Holy Thursday. During the Last Supper, Jesus took bread and wine and shared them with his disciples. We continue to share … Read more

The Sunday before Easter – Palm Sunday

Today is the Sunday before Easter and the first day of Holy Week. On this day, we celebrate Palm Sunday – – – The day on which Jesus made his public entrance into Jerusalem, on a donkey. The Entrance into Jerusalem Jesus had long tried by direct teaching to impress upon his apostles and his … Read more