Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew...
Loving Lord, today we remember the veil of darkness transforming to the brightest light. The most dreadful end becoming the most beautiful beginning. We remember with trembling hearts the depths of despair fading to reveal hope everlasting; the curse of death ...
(This prayer is designed to be said within the family before a Crucifix on Palm Sunday and during Holy Week.) Mother: Dearly beloved, in Holy Week, when the most bitter sufferings of Jesus Christ are put before us by the liturgy, the Church invites...
If the word “almsgiving” conjures up images of Lent, Fish Fries, parish soup suppers and contribution to the rice bowl — then you are in good company. But many Catholics are surprised to learn that the practice of giving alms is not just...