Solemnity of the Annunciation: Mary cooperates in the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death
Hail full of grace! The Lord is with thee! Blessed art thou among women!
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The silent sadness of Holy Saturday prepares us to enter into the jubilation of Easter
Now, at last, we understand what sin has done: by sin, death entered into the world; and it passed upon all men.
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Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday has made our death a passing into new life
Sweet Jesus! the time is come: Thou art lifted up from the earth: fulfill Thy promise, draw us to Thyself!
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The silent reflection of Holy Thursday prepares us to enter into the drama of Christ’s sacrifice
The glory of the Son of God was obscured, and, so to say, eclipsed, by the ignominies He endured during His Passion. He, the Light of the world, powerful in word and work, who, but a few days ago, was proclaimed king by the citizens of Jerusalem, is now robbed of all His honors.
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Judas’ betrayal warns us to never supplant our love of God with material goods
There is no sinner, however great may be his crimes; there is no heretic, or infidel, who has not his share in this precious Blood, whose infinite merit is such that it could redeem a million worlds, more guilty even than our own.
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Jesus shows us the authority He has over nature and spirit during Holy Week
'Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.'
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In Holy Week Christ teaches us that the faith of the truly converted will bear much fruit
They who refuse God’s mercy, cannot escape His justice.
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Palm Sunday is a time to prepare for Jesus’ triumphant entry into your heart
'Today, if ye shall hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.'
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We must imitate Jesus in offering ourselves to God in preparation for His Passion
The defeat of Satan is not the only fruit of our Savior’s immolation: man, earthly and depraved creature as he is, is to be raised from this earth to heaven.
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The suffering of Mary during Christ’s Passion demonstrates her role in God’s redemption of mankind
God, in the designs of His infinite wisdom, has willed that Mary should have a share in the work of the world’s Redemption.
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