The Lord Has Need of It
‘The Lord has need of it’ — a small detail in the Passion narrative that reveals the boundless humility of our Savior and his longing for union with us.
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On Good Friday, Vatican Preacher Says Authentic Intelligence Is Found in Self-Giving Love
The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on April 18 opened in silence, as Cardinal Gugerotti processed to the altar to lie prostrate before the crucifix for one minute.
Vice President JD Vance Attends Vatican Good Friday Service
The Vance family is in Rome April 18-20.
What Good Friday Shows Us About Redemptive Struggle — and the Power of One More Step
Good Friday reminds us that even in our moments of failure, Christ walks with us — helping us rise, endure, and offer our suffering in love.
Seven Churches, One Holy Night: A Photo Journey Through Holy Thursday in Rome
The number represents the seven final places Jesus visited from His arrest to His crucifixion, allowing the faithful to meditate on His Passion.
Faith On the Streets: Holy Week Plays in the Philippines Depict Passion of Jesus Christ
In San Fernando, Pampanga — dubbed the 'Lenten Capital of the Philippines' — reenactments go much further.
The 7 Last Words and the Nicene Creed: ‘Father, Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit’
The sixth word Christ utters from the cross brings us to the death of the Lord Jesus, crucified for our sake.
Humility Is the Hallmark of the Life and Legacy of Benedict XVI
COMMENTARY: April 19 marks the 20th anniversary of the election as pope of one of the most consequential ecclesial figures of the last 75 years.
Holy Saturday: ‘Fear Being Transformed Into Hope’
Dominican Sister Mary Madeline Todd reflects on ‘The Dead Appear in the Temple’ art by James Tissot.
Vatican Highlights Holy Thursday Call to ‘Power of Service’ Exemplified by Christ
Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica explains that Jesus is the antidote to what ails the world: ‘The only thing that interests him is love.’
