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March 25th, 2013 - Holy Week 
Issue: 21
Palm Sunday              Christ Crucified     
In This Issue
Pope Benedict XVI Portal
Who is Pope Benedict XVI?
Holy Week in 2 Minutes!
Mid-Atlantic Congress 2013
Catholic Apostolate Center Newsletter

From the Director's Desk

Greetings!

 

Fr. Frank

 

 

As we enter into the time of the Easter or Paschal Triduum, the holiest days of the liturgical year, we have an opportunity to reflect, remember, and relive the great redemptive love of Christ, not only in prayer, but also through how we live daily this love.  Day after day since his election, Pope Francis has offered us witness of how to live this love in the simple acts of our everyday life.  Because what he is doing is seemingly different from the past, his actions are considered dramatic.  They are, however, the non-dramatic, counter-cultural, and normal actions of an apostolic person, one who lives the love of Christ concretely in service to others  - as Jesus did when he washed the feet of the Apostles in the Upper Room.  As bearers of the love of Christ to others, we join in their suffering, their pain, their rejection - as we unite with Jesus in his suffering and death on the Cross.  Yet, we live in hope that the love of the Father which conquered sin and death and raised Jesus up on Easter morning gives us hope to continue our sharing of the love of Christ to all, no matter what the cost.

 

Please know that we are keeping you in prayer during this special time.  If you have any special intentions that you would like us to pray for during the Holy Triduum, please send them to us (via email, Facebook or Twitter) and they will be remembered.

 

The entire Catholic Apostolate Center team wishes you a prayerful Paschal Triduum and a blessed Easter season!

 

May the charity of Christ urge you on!

 

In God, the Infinite Love,

 

Fr. Frank

Palm Sunday Lenten Reflection: Why this Week is Different
Palm Sunday 
Lenten Reflection: 
Why this Week is Different
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has provided an excellent resource for those seeking a greater understanding of the importance of the Pashcal Triduum, which takes place this week. Questions range from simply, "When does the Triduum begin and end?" to inquires on Good Friday devotionals and liturgical norms during this time. With clear and direct responses to each of the proposed questions that commonly arise during Holy Week, it's a great resource no matter the depth of your theological background. 
 
Holy Week in 2 Minutes
A resource of Busted Halo ministries, this "Holy Week in 2 Minutes" clip is a brief explanation of the importance of the events of this week in the life of the Catholic Church. An excellent resource that's ideal for sharing via social media such as Facebook and Twitter, it's worth 2 minutes of your time!
Holy Week in Two Minutes
Holy Week in Two Minutes

Don't miss any of the events of this Holy Week from Rome, the first to take place under the pontificate of Pope Francis. Below are some resources we encourage you to use to keep up with the happenings in the Holy See and the homilies and reflections of our Holy Father. 
  • Pope Francis Portal - featuring recent homilies and news regarding the Holy Father
  • News.va - the official Vatican news resource 
  • Catholic New Service media player - featuring short news stories and video of the latest Papal masses and events
  • Pope App - download this app for your iPhone or Android and follow events from Rome live as they unfold

Wisdom from the Saints 

 

"Abandon yourself entirely in God's love and mercy."
-St. Vincent Pallotti
  

 

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Catholic Apostolate Center
Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.
Director