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How Jesus became Jesus: A conversation with Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy
“When he was conceived and born these saving acts were still in the future,” says the noted theologian and author of a new study of […]
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Preachers who are in love with Christ
On the Readings for April 15, 2018, the Third Sunday of Easter […]
Essay
The wounds of Christ and the doubt of Thomas
It is not an accident that Thomas comes to faith, not by simply seeing an apparition of Jesus, but only after being instructed to pay […]
The Dispatch
Who is your Jesus?
When it comes down to it, many of us rather have a Jesus we’re comfortable with than conforming our lives to that one unique and […]
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Air turbulence and the Resurrection
It’s not possible to know the Risen Lord and to indulge in despair. […]
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“Behold! I tell you a mystery!”
The mysteries of the Incarnation and Resurrection are re-presented in every celebration of “the sacred mysteries” – Holy Mass – as Jesus is born in […]
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Essay
Good Friday, Death, and Christian Life
Mary weeps at the foot of the cross, and we weep with her. But we also must not stop there. For beyond the cross of […]
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The Seven Last Words from the Cross: “It is consummated”
If most people were asked when Jesus’ hour of glory began, they would probably say Easter morning. But according to the Evangelist John, the hour […]
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Seven Last Words from the Cross: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
Why evil? Why suffering? Why death? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does God seem so far removed from it all? […]
Essay
Holy Week: A biblical chronology and liturgical guide
“St. Athanasius calls Easter ‘the Great Sunday’ and the Eastern Churches call Holy Week ‘the Great Week.’ The mystery of the Resurrection, in which Christ […]