The Link Between the Image of the Divine Mercy and the Shroud of Turin, the Surprise behind Father Stu’s Swearing, and More Great Links!

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Awesome: The Link Between the Image of the Divine Mercy and the Shroud of Turin – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

The Surprise behind Father Stu’s Swearing – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Why Every Catholic Who is Not Destitute Must Give Alms – Peter J. McGregor, Ph.D., at Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Practical Remedies for Sadness – Father Narciso Irala at Catholic Exchange

New Breviary Insert: Latin Hymns for Major and Daytime Hours in Eastertide – Tom’s Digest

A Common Misunderstanding Of Trafficking – Father David Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Another Approach to Memento Mori on Vestments – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Marian Signs and Symbols – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

Hard Love and Divine Grace – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand

Enter His Courts With Praise: Liturgical Reverence for Christ the King – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

Only the Humble Have the Capacity to Receive Easter Joy – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand

Knoxville Priests Request ‘Merciful Relief’ From Bishop Stika – The Pillar

SCOTUS Draft Overturns Roe v Wade; Something to Be Overturned in the Church – Fr. Z’s Blog

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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.