By Leon Bent – The Exsultet is a triumphant hymn of praise, a Paschal or Easter Proclamation, a lengthy chant, a panegyric: A prelude to
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Part II: Understanding the Sufferings of Jesus
By Jacqueline Kelly – The Holy Lance The archers appeared doubtful whether Jesus was really dead. There was a second lieutenant officer named Cassius [otherwise
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The Stronghold of Passover – Blood of the Lamb
By Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – As I look at the verdant hills across the road a thought springs up – the architect and designer
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Part I: Have We Truly Understood the Sufferings of Our Lord?
By Jacqueline Kelly – The most wonderful thing that we know of Christ is that He was willing to undergo the infinite sacrifice of Calvary.
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The Seven Last Words of Christ
By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – The First Word: “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing.”(Luke 23:34) It makes sense that the
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Good Friday: Commemorating the Agonizing Death
By Fr. Eugene Lobo, SJ – Today is Good Friday, the day on which we Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. It is, in many
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I Thought Love is Shaped Like a Heart; But Actually, Love is in the Shape of a Cross
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – The cross on which Jesus the Saviour of the world was hung was a cross of love. When the
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Making a Difference: The Cross’ Indispensable Invitation
By Tony Magliano – In his book, The Passion and the Cross, columnist and author Fr. Ron Rolheiser writes, “The cross of Jesus doesn’t just
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Maundy Thursday: The Master Stoops Down
By Sr Lini Sheeja MSC – Washing the Feet Jesus bents His knees and stoops down to wash 12 feet. One can fight all his
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The Trials of Jesus
By Tom Thomas “No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago.
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Our Master Calls to Break the Silence
By Sr Lini Sheeja, MSC – Jesus, our Master broke the silence. Today it is our call to break the silence as consecrated men and
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God of Calvary to God of Glory
By Sr Lini Sheeja, MSC- Holy Mother the Church enters into Passion Sunday or Palm Sunday which is the entry into the Holy Week. This
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Giving Up is NOT an Option
By Moitrayee Bhaduri – We all have dreams and aspirations. But not all of us have the courage or the perseverance to stay true to
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The Significance of the Seventh of April!
By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – April 7 is a significant day! This day is pregnant with meaning: it brings to mind the hate, violence,
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The Significance of Psalms 22: My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
By Tom Thomas – “If the psalm prays, you pray; if it laments, you lament; if it exults, you rejoice; if it hopes, you hope;
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