Articles tagged Holy Week

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The priest who suffered for McCarrick’s victims – amid Church silence

Mother Miriam shares the extraordinary story of Fr. John Hollowell, a priest who offered his life in reparation for victims of clerical sexual abuse and soon after was struck with a brain tumor. His suffering mirrored the emotional and spiritual torment of abuse survivors, revealing a path of deep redemptive suffering and spiritual solidarity. Reflecting on the McCarrick scandal and the failure of Church leaders to act, Mother Miriam calls Catholics to embrace Holy Week with reverence, courage, and a renewed commitment to truth. She highlights Fr. Hollowell’s courage as a witness to authentic priesthood and draws profound connections to […]
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RECLAIM Holy Week: Return to the Cross | Mother Miriam

Mother Miriam calls Catholics to reclaim the depth, reverence, and sacred tradition of the Church’s most solemn days. Reflecting on Palm Sunday and the intensity of Passiontide, she draws from Dom Guéranger’s The Liturgical Year to reveal the profound sorrow and beauty leading up to the Triduum. She critiques the liturgical minimalism and poor catechesis that have weakened the Church’s witness, especially during Holy Week. From the veiling of images to public penance and the necessity of confession, Mother calls the faithful to restore what has been lost — and live these days in full communion with Christ’s Passion. She […]
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