As I write, we are entering the sacred days known as the Triduum. Looking back over the past forty, I am shocked at how fast they’ve gone. It was a hard Lent (most notably because of the sudden death of my grandfather) and consequently, a good one. Mercifully small in comparison to His, I received a […]
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In our own times of darkness and humiliation, consider what Pope Francis reminds us: our Lord went through it all before, for us. For you….for me. If only we could realize the depth of this fact – that He would have gone through His suffering, His humiliation, His death if you were the only […]
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Those who remember Fr. Ryland from his days at St. Peter’s will immediately think of his bright smile as he celebrated Mass, and his beautifully crafted homilies. The joy that he exuded as he truly became in persona Christi and brought heaven to earth in the Eucharist. He has passed from our sight, yet remains with us still […]
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My cousin and I were talking the other day about the spiritual life. It was in the midst of a difficult time for us as we were losing a family member; and deep in sorrow we thought a lot about loss, death and the mysterious ways of the Lord. He said something that struck me […]
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Well, we’re over one week into Lent! Here at the CUF office the days seems to reflect the liturgical season, as rain falls steadily outside the windows and even turning on the light can’t drive away the grayness of the day. Somber and dark. Yet, the rain brings promise of growth, and even the absence of […]
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As we walk through the last days of Lent preceding Holy Week, let’s keep our eyes on Christ who endured 40 days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness. And as we look ascend Calvary with Him, let us persevere in prayer: “Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his […]
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The Church has a beautiful Lenten tradition in which Holy Mass is celebrated each day in a different “Stational Church” in Rome. The Pontifical North American College includes the schedule for these liturgies on their site. If you’re heading on pilgrimage any time soon, you definitely want to look into this. For those who can’t make it […]
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Throughout this holy season of fasting and prayer, the Vatican will keep their Lenten Resources Word has it that the Holy Father will also be posting a daily message on Twitter for the next 40 days. Sign up to follow him!
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Ready for Lent? As you prepare for the start of the holy season of prayer and fasting, check out CUF’s Lenten Resources page.
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The Crucifixion from Korzenna (Wikimedia Commons) “…but when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness–his testimony is […]
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