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The Reproaches, known in Latin as the Improperia, are suggested to be chanted during the Veneration of the Cross during the solemn liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday. They’re not often done, unfortunately, but I think they are worth … Continued
Today’s readings We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. That is the proper entrance antiphon, also known as the introit, for … Continued
Today’s readings How quickly things have changed among Jesus’ followers. His disciples – even the chosen Twelve – have pretty much deserted him. They’ve either fled in fear, or else they have betrayed him, or denied that they knew him. … Continued
Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-4, 10b-11 Holy Saturday is a rough day for us Catholics, I think. We started last Sunday with a triumphant procession with palms, only to end with the death of Jesus in the Passion. On Thursday, we gathered … Continued
Today’s readings We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. That is the proper entrance antiphon, also known as the introit, for … Continued
Tonight’s readings We English-speakers have just one word for time, but other languages have more; those languages recognize the different kinds of time. Most notably for us because it is reflected in the New Testament, the Greek language has two … Continued
Today’s readings Isaiah’s lament catches us up in the emotion of Good Friday. The suffering servant’s appearance is so marred, stricken and infirm that we cannot bear to look at him. Because if we really looked hard enough, we know, … Continued
Holy Saturday is a rough day for us Catholics, I think. We started last Sunday with a triumphant procession with palms, only to end with the death of Jesus in the Passion. On Thursday, we gathered for the joyful celebration … Continued
Today’s readings “We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection; through him we are saved and made free.” That is the proper entrance antiphon, also known as … Continued
Today’s readings The scene at the cross is heart-wrenching. His chosen Twelve have deserted him, all but one. But some women who were among his devoted followers have braved the implications for them and have arrived with him at the … Continued
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