Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
A few years ago, an Ohio man asked a court of law to declare that he was alive. It seems, after Donald Miller had been missing for a number of years, his wife had her husband declared legally dead. She needed to do so in order for her children to receive Social Security benefits. Nearly 20 years later, when Mr. Miller returned to his hometown of Findlay, he found out it was not easy to come back from the dead, at least, in a legal sense.
2 days ago6 min read
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
The “Mother of all Feasts” is the title given by many to this night. The image that this title awakens, for some, might be that of a “family reunion:” for example, several generations are present ... the members gather around a campfire ... family bonds are renewed ... stories are told and retold.
4 days ago5 min read
The Passion of the Lord
The Most Holy Triduum is one extended liturgy. It began as we made the Sign of the Cross yesterday at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. There was no formal ending to yesterday’s liturgy … no formal beginning or ending to today’s service. Holy Thursday flows into Good Friday, and Good Friday flows seamlessly into the celebration of the Easter Vigil Mass. The Triduum concludes with the final solemn blessing at our Easter Sunday Mass. But for now, on this Good Friday 2026, we sit i
5 days ago5 min read
Holy Thursday of the Lord's Supper
What you are about to witness tonight explains why we are here. In a short while, we will reenact ritually what Jesus did for His disciples at the Last Supper ... washing the feet of His disciples and commanding them and us to do the same. Today, we remember the night when Jesus instituted not only the Eucharist, but the Priesthood as well.
6 days ago6 min read
