18 Questions on the Paschal Triduum
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has provided an excellent resource for those seeking a greater understanding of the importance of the Paschal 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. Click the button below to access this resource!
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Why this Week is Different
Brought to you by our friends at Salt + Light Media, this video features Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., CEO of Salt + Light, explaining why the week are are now entering, Holy Week, is so significant in the life the Church. For more reflections from Fr. Rosica, click here.
 | Palm Sunday Lenten Reflection: Why this Week is Different By Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. |
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A Webinar Presented by:
Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., D.Min. Director Catholic Apostolate Center
Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II are being canonized on April 27th because of the lives of personal holiness that they led. They also consistently called all of the baptized to holiness of life, particularly through working to transform the world to Christ. This webinar will explore their teachings and also their witness of life especially in the midst of challenging times.
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Canonization Resource Page
On April 27, 2014, Pope Francis will canonize Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II. In honor of this sacred occasion, the Catholic Apostolate Center has created a resource page featuring videos, writings, biographies, and other works of these extraordinary men of faith. Click here to visit our Canonization Resource Page! |
Lenten Resources
Lent may be coming to an end this week, but that doesn't mean it's too late to find new faith-based resources or continue the spiritual journey that began six weeks ago on Ash Wednesday. We encourage you to visit our webpage specially dedicated to many resources based around prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Complete with many different Lenten reflections, guides to the Sacrament of Penance, the Stations of the Cross and more, we hope that this provides you with a valuable resource for Lent!
Click the image below to visit our Lenten Resource page!
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Prayer and Catechesis Resources
Prayer is one of the three pillars that the Church asks us to focus on throughout Lent. We encourage you to visit our special webpage dedicated to resources on Prayer and Catechesis. These include links to the Bible, Divine Office, Catechism of the Catholic Church, many different reflections and the documents from the Second Vatican Council. All of these resources provide great opportunities to dig deeper into your faith this Lent and to make prayer a strong pillar of your Lenten experience.
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Catholic Media Resources
The events of Holy Week often have our heads turned toward Rome to see and hear the Holy Father's homilies and different liturgies that comprise the Pashcal Triduum. Even if you're thousands of miles away from Rome, thanks to some exceptional Catholic Media resources you can feel as if you're right there in the Eternal City. Below are a few resources we recommend:
For a complete listing of additional resources click here.
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Traveling this Easter?
Be sure to visit MassTimes.org to find a parish and mass times near you! An easy search function allows you to enter the city, street address or zip code to find the nearest Catholic Church.
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