commeNTARY CommentaryEaster ‘He has been raised’: Debunking theories that dismiss Christ’s resurrection Carl E. OlsonApril 3, 20243 min read The story of the two disciples journeying to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35) emphasizes how belief in the Resurrection is not a matter of mere reason or facts, but of a real encounter with the Risen Lord. CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: Why does a paschal candle holder have bee artwork and when does Lent officially end? Jenna Marie CooperApril 3, 20244 min read The joy found in the paschal candle is actually a sign of the joy we find in the resurrected Christ, who brings light out of darkness. CommentaryEaster Easter gives us reason to hope Jaymie Stuart WolfeApril 3, 20244 min read Easter means that what is ugliest in our lives is made not only beautiful, but glorious. Charity in TruthCommentaryFrom the Archbishop The great restoration Archbishop William E. LoriApril 2, 20243 min read Just as an old car is most thoroughly restored when its body is removed from its frame, something like that happens when we die: our body and soul are separated until the resurrection of the dead. BlogCommentaryEasterOpen Window 50 Days of Rejoicing Rita BuettnerApril 1, 20243 min read Somehow it seems easier to lean into the penance and sacrifice of Lent than the extended exultation of Easter. Maybe a day or two—or even a week—of rejoicing seems manageable. But 50 days? How will we ever be able sustain it? CommentaryEaster Easter hope in hard times Woodeene Koenig-BrickerMarch 30, 20243 min read As Christians, we are called to be a sign of the resurrected Christ to the world. Let’s stop for a moment and consider how we can find hope — even in life’s hard times. CommentaryEasterLent Let’s celebrate Easter for a while Greg ErlandsonMarch 29, 20243 min read Express gratitude for the blessing that this, the greatest feast in the church calendar, truly is. CommentaryEaster 50 days of Easter spirit Lorene Hanley DuquinMarch 28, 20243 min read Most people don’t think in terms of Easter spirit. Yet the Easter season is a time that is filled with a spirit of joy and hope. BlogBridge CollapseCommentaryOpen Window All That We Can Do Rita BuettnerMarch 27, 20243 min read Prayer is so powerful. Telling someone you are praying for them—and following through—can be an extraordinary gift. CommentaryQuestion Corner Should Jesus be depicted on crucifixes as alive or dead? Jenna Marie CooperMarch 27, 20244 min read The crucifixion was a progressive event in time, not one static snapshot, so it would be reasonable for an artist to choose to portray any number of given points of this part of Jesus’ passion. Previous 1 … 5 6 7 … 218 Next