Podcasts about easter triduum

2025 Apr 27 SUN: SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 5: 12-16/ Ps 118: 2-4. 13-15. 22-24/ Rv 1: 9-11a. 12-13. 17-19/ Jn 20: 19-31 Well, a week ago was Easter Sunday, and after Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, I was ready to get away for a few days. That's exactly what I did. And awakening Monday morning and learning that Pope Francis had died, I was shocked. Now, we all knew that his health was precarious. We had heard from his doctors that he needed at least two months of recovery. In other words, not doing very much. And at least I had a prediction that came true, and that was that he did not do the washing of feet on Holy Thursday, as much as that act means to him. But on that Holy Thursday, he did visit a prison very close to the Vatican. And we are aware that on Easter itself, he was present and made himself present. He was with us through Easter Sunday itself. And then, as we know, he died. And we have had a great gift from Pope Francis in his 12 years as Bishop of Rome. I am planning to give you information on his various writings over the past 12 years. They are utterly beautiful and they are very easy to access. You just have to go to vatican.va. Of course, one difficulty with papal documents is they always have, or most of the time, have a Latin name, sometimes an Italian name. So that's always a bit difficult, but we have the bulletin at our disposal so we can make those very precious documents known to all of us.  And here on the Second Sunday of Easter, we're getting started in the Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Revelation. And it is especially significant that this first passage we have from Revelation includes Jesus. This is the one like a Son of Man, amid the seven lampstands that St. John sees.  And of course, Jesus is present in this Gospel. We have to understand that the good news, which we proclaim Sunday after Sunday and indeed day after day, is absolutely precious to us. In fact, our own faith in resurrection relies upon the witness of these people. And we know that they were not just making something up. They tell us that they were surprised and amazed that this had happened, that Jesus was risen from the dead. He had told them this many times, but they were afraid to question him further about that. They were already in great sorrow when he said he had to lay down his life: he had to die. And so they are bringing us this greatest of good news as people who weren't expecting it.  There's a theologian I rely upon a great deal who explains that you and I live in a world mediated by meaning. Well, what does that mean? We know we have our own personal experience of things, and that personal experience is extremely important. We also have what we call common sense, and then there is the world mediated by meaning.  We can't personally experience everything that goes on in the world. Our ability to reason out particular things, that is quite limited as well. But then we have mediation by meaning, and by this is meant that so many things that we know are given to us by people who have had the personal experience. And for this reason, we understand the witness of the apostles to be utterly precious to us. This is the basis on which we have faith in Jesus' resurrection. Jesus said to Thomas, "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." Well, this is the vast majority of all Christian believers, all through the nearly 2,000 years since these events occurred. We want to develop a sense of being profoundly gifted. And in this way, we will be happy to keep passing on the gift.

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We're joined by Father Bill Nicholas from Corpus Christi Church in Evansville, Indiana to discuss the significance of Holy Thursday and the beginning of the Easter Triduum. Father Bill explains that while Lent technically ends, the Church enters the Paschal Fast—three days of continuous worship leading to Easter. He breaks down how Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil were once a single celebration and are now observed as one extended act of worship. Brett and Father Bill reflect on the emotional impact of Good Friday, especially the symbolic absence of Christ in the empty tabernacle. Father Bill also shares the joyful news that 14 people, including an entire family, will be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. He closes the segment by sharing resources like his website, podcast, and livestream details, and offers a blessing to listeners as they prepare to celebrate the Resurrection. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Friday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program talking about the value of space exploration, arguing that investing in space doesn't take away from Earth but can actually improve life here. The show quickly shifts gears into a fiery critique of the Democratic Party, accusing it of prioritizing illegal immigration and radical campus activism over core American values. Brett references Senator Chris Van Hollen, claiming he's aligning with criminal groups like MS-13 and even joking about future lobbying for terrorist organizations. He slams elite universities like Harvard and Yale, calling them failed institutions corrupted by extremism. Later in the show, we're joined by Father Bill Nicholas from Corpus Christi Church in Evansville, Indiana to discuss the significance of Holy Thursday and the beginning of the Easter Triduum. Father Bill explains that while Lent technically ends, the Church enters the Paschal Fast—three days of continuous worship leading to Easter. He breaks down how Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil were once a single celebration and are now observed as one extended act of worship. Brett and Father Bill reflect on the emotional impact of Good Friday, especially the symbolic absence of Christ in the empty tabernacle. Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this Thursday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Bo talk about the success of their recent “News and Brews” event and the value of connecting with listeners in person. They reflect on the strong turnout, engaging conversations, and the sense of community that came from mingling with both longtime fans and new attendees. The two highlight how encouraging it is to get real-time feedback from the audience and share a lighthearted moment about Brett wearing a tank top to the event. They also touch on the importance of having civil conversations across political divides, referencing a friendly exchange with listener Mike Dasely. The conversation shifts to current headlines, including Giorgia Meloni s visit with Donald Trump and the current economic mood surrounding tariffs and market fluctuations. Bo also shares what He and Beth have coming up Friday on Good Morning BT! Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does hope blaze in the midst of darkness? Enter the Easter Triduum with "Radical Red", an original Easter story by Sr Angela and Br Lawrence MGL

On today's Open Line Tuesday, Fr. Wade help us prepare for the Easter Triduum with an insight on The Seven Last Words of Christ and the seven times our Lord shed his blood.

On today's Open Line Tuesday, Fr. Wade help us prepare for the Easter Triduum with an insight on The Seven Last Words of Christ and the seven times our Lord shed his blood.

2025 Apr 6 SUN: FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Is 43: 16-21/ Ps 126: 1-2. 2-3. 4-5. 6 (3)/ Phil 3: 8-14/ Jn 8: 1-11 Last week I spoke of the Easter Triduum and specifically the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper. That will be 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17th right here.  I mentioned foot washing and, along with the sign-up for the chicken dinner, I have a sign-up for people who will commit to having their feet washed at that Holy Thursday Mass. So I hope you will sign up. I think I had, last time I looked, I had four out of the twelve. So please give that careful consideration.  I have something rather disturbing to talk about first of all. I, just yesterday, I read about a priest in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas who was shot to death on Thursday. He was from India and specifically the Diocese of Cuddapah. Now just in the past couple of weeks I have been in touch with another priest of the Diocese of Cuddapah, one who works in South Carolina, because the Diocese of Cuddapah is to be the recipient of our offerings on the occasion of our Mission Co-op weekend. When we do this once a year we have someone make an appeal to aid the church in places that really need it. The priest in South Carolina, Father John Bosco, said, "Well, I won't be coming, but I will be finding for you a priest working in the States to come to your parish." And we think it will be in July. But that's particularly shocking because we already feel a connection with that particular diocese in India. So we pray for the priest who was killed and for the shooter and for all who are in mourning over this tragic act. And we want to remember that as a matter of fact there are numerous [such] priests working in the United States. We refer to them by our shorthand as international priests and they are serving us so very well right here in our midst. And we are grateful for them.  Well, the prophet Isaiah says today that God is doing a new thing. And we might consider a new thing that comes to be in our own hearts. This is the gift of compassion, mercy, and forgiveness which is exercised by Jesus himself in this very tense Gospel incident. It's unclear what particular law these experts in the law were referring to when they said, "This woman should be stoned. What do you say, Jesus?" Well, we have Jesus going much, much deeper than looking at observed behavior. He is looking deeply into the hearts of this woman and the accusers and in fact all of us. And it's interesting that these men go away one by one beginning with the elders. I trust that that is a sign of the wisdom we all hope to gain as we reflect on our lives. So Jesus and the woman are there and Jesus exercises complete mercy. And this is a mercy that you and I all count on. And it does settle our hearts, makes them very, very peaceful. We grow in a sense of personal connection with the one who died for us. We also hear today from St. Paul and he is saying that his conversion experience, his Damascus Road experience -- when he turned from persecuting the Christian way to embracing it -- Paul says that in light of that, so many other things in life are just so much rubbish. "Rubbish" is the polite translation. You go back to the original; he is actually talking about earthier stuff. But we want to develop this attitude as well: to learn to value all the gifts we have received from our God, especially the forgiveness of our sins. We accept the peace which comes to us and we proceed to celebrate the gift of Jesus' death and resurrection.

2025 Mar 30 SUN: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Jos 5: 9a. 10-12/ Ps 34: 2-3. 4-5. 6-7 (9a) / 2 Cor 5: 17-21/ Lk 15: 1-3. 11-32 Well, we are coming close to the celebration of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. And I ask you especially to keep Holy Thursday in mind. We'll have the Mass of the Lord's Supper here Thursday, April 17th at 7 p.m. And you know that there is an element of Holy Thursday which is very, very dear to the heart of Pope Francis. And obviously he is not going to be doing this himself this year. But we need to do it, all the while praying for his good health and his recovery. It's the washing of feet. And you know that Pope Francis has gone to various places in Rome on Holy Thursday to perform the foot washing. And very often he goes to prisons when he washes the feet of men and women alike. And many of the people are not Catholic or Christian. But he has gone and he has performed this singular demonstration of service as a prelude to his ultimate service of offering himself on the altar of the cross. So please keep the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper in mind. And think of the fact that our God does go to people who think they are abandoned or who think they have lost any chance of being united with God. I believe that makes for a very powerful prayer. So today we have heard a very well-known story told by Jesus. And I consider it his second most annoying parable. I think the most annoying is the one about the workers in the vineyard who get surprised at the end of the day by the way in which the owner of the vineyard pays them for their day's work. Jesus meant for these parables to be annoying, to be provocative. And we find ourselves in this parable saying, "What would we do if we were in this situation? What if I were the younger son? What if I were the older son? What if I were the father?" These parables are intended to work on us. And as we are reminded here today, Jesus directed this parable to the scribes and Pharisees: people who had hardened their hearts against Jesus, who thought that they had no need to listen to him.  I've been thinking about the connection between this parable and the first reading from the book of Joshua. And it is a somewhat obscure reading and it does require a certain amount of explanation. Joshua was Moses' aide. And when Moses died, Joshua took over as the leader of the people, and at long last they emerged from their 40 years in the wilderness. They emerged into the land which God had promised to them. And I think the connection between Joshua and the parable is that it has to do with the expression we have, "coming into one's own." And we use that expression to mean that after much preparation and much anticipation, the person finally comes into his or her vocation and is able at last to use the abilities God gave to them. I believe that this parable is about a man who had a strange idea of what it meant to come into his own. He said, "Give me the share of the estate even though you're not dead yet." And then he took all that wealth and yeah, his life was a never-ending party. Well, of course, never-ending parties come to an end. But this is what is going on. He has a very maladaptive idea of what life is about. And he discovers what it really is as his father welcomes him back.  We also have from St. Paul a discussion of the uniqueness of Jesus. And of course we will be celebrating his uniqueness as our Savior, particularly in the Easter Triduum. St. Paul says, "God made him who did not know sin to be sin," which may be a rather puzzling statement to us. We can actually develop it by saying he became a sin offering, and in fact he became THE sin offering. It was he who bore our sins and all the effects of the sin of this world in order to liberate us. And so we have something pointing us directly toward Easter. And we open our hearts in thanksgiving to this personal gift of the Son of God who became one of us and has loved us sufficiently so that we too can come home.

2024 Mar 28 Thu: Holy Thursday. At evening, begin Easter Triduum of the Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection. Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12: 1-8. 11-14/ Ps 116: 12-13. 15-16bc. 17-18/Jn 13: 1-15

We all know the joy of sharing good news with others. This month's Eyes on Jesus is about the greatest joy of sharing the best news: the Good News of Christ our savior. There are truly no bystanders in this evangelizing mission, as Jesus tells all of us to "make disciples of all nations." 0:10 – Archbishop Vigneron and Mike Chamberland greet each other and welcome this month's guest host, Father Mario Amore. All three catch up on the past month. 1:22 – Mike asks Father Amore to introduce himself to listeners. 2:59 –Archbishop Vigneron reflects on the recently-celebrated Easter Triduum and expresses his gratitude for the number of people entering the Church. 5:28 – Mike introduces this month's main topic: Evangelization. He asks Archbishop Vigneron and Father Amore to explain what evangelization is and why it's important to the Church. 8:54 – Archbishop Vigneron explains the roots of evangelization found in both Scripture and the traditions of the Church. 10:45 – Mike asks both Archbishop Vigneron and Father Amore if they've seen a change in evangelization during their years of ministry, including how it functions and how they've approached this important work. 15:11 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron to explain the term, “New Evangelization.” 19:43 – Mike asks about the role and responsibility the laity have in the Church's evangelization mission. 28:52 – Archbishop Vigneron and Father Amore share some of the moments when others evangelized them. 32:20 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron to share some of the Archdiocese of Detroit's evangelization “wins” in the years since Synod 16. 37:32 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron and Father Mario to speak about the National Eucharistic Revival and its evangelization role. 42:34 – Archbishop answers listener questions, including why Catholics go to confession, meeting past and current popes, and where he sees God in every day life. 47:41 – Archbishop shares his prayer intentions for the month and closes the episode with a blessing.

 In this episode Ellen shares a personal revelation about finding God's presence and grace in the imperfections of married life and liturgical celebrations. Despite her initial frustration with less-than-perfect liturgies during the Easter Triduum, Ellen is reminded through prayer that God's grace is not limited by human imperfections. She draws a parallel between her experience with liturgies and the realities of married life, emphasizing that God works through the 'messiness' of both to bring about His grace. Apply to 1:1 Coaching!___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Have a question you want to hear answered on a future podcast episode? Click Here to submit questions! Looking for support around sexuality, NFP, sexual ethics, or something we talked about in this episode? Click here to learn more about Ellen's 12 week coaching program. Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.comThe Charting Toward Intimacy Exclusive Community is now closed, if you would like to support the podcast, please consider purchasing one of our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

I find it difficult to tell my wife she is not worthy to receive Communion, any advice? For a funeral over the Easter Triduum, how did they have the Blessed Sacrament available? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.

President Biden responded to criticism for making Easter Sunday, Transgender Day of Visibility. Survivors of the fallen Francis Scott Key bridge and the victims' families share their stories. EWTN Vatican Bureau reviews the Easter Triduum and the celebrations presided over by Pope Francis.

I find it difficult to tell my wife she is not worthy to receive Communion, any advice? For a funeral over the Easter Triduum, how did they have the Blessed Sacrament available? and more on today's Open Line with Fr. John Trigilio.

The Morning Blend team says "Alleluia!". Brenda, Pat, and Eric are ready to celebrate the Octave of Easter. Hear about all the events from the Easter Triduum as we move into the liturgical season of Easter.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Embark on a spiritual and physical renewal with us as we honor the Easter Triduum through a meaningful 40-hour fast, a tradition mirroring Jesus' time in the tomb. Together, we unpack the historical and spiritual significance of this period, exploring how this ancient practice not only fortifies our faith but also brings a multitude of health benefits. From autophagy to mental clarity, and the release of growth hormones, fasting is not just a test of willpower but a pathway to rejuvenation for both the body and spirit.Our journey through fasting reveals a roadmap for preparing your body and soul for this profound experience. We delve into strategies that ensure a smooth fasting experience, emphasizing metabolic flexibility and the surprising ways in which our dietary choices leading up to the fast can impact its effectiveness. Listen in as we intertwine the physical changes with spiritual enrichment, offering an insightful guide for those seeking to deepen their connection with God through the discipline of fasting.As my husband and I share our personal commitment to this 40-hour fast tradition, we offer practical tips for navigating an extended fast with ease and the mindful approach to breaking it. Understanding the importance of hydration, electrolyte balance, and gut health, we provide relatable advice based on our own experiences. For anyone considering an extended fast or simply curious about its impact, our episode provides a balanced discourse on the health and spiritual implications of this time-honored practice. Thanks for listening! Check out my website or follow me on Facebook or Instagram for more great content about living a thriving Catholic life:www.athrivingcatholic.com www.facebook.com/athrivingcatholic www.instagram.com/athrivingcatholic

Step inside the solemnity of the Good Friday Liturgy with Father Stephen Sanchez and witness how the Church's traditions invite us into a journey of reflection and profound understanding. Together, we unveil the mystagogical significance of the Good Friday liturgy and discover how this sacred day bears the weight of our salvation history.Examine this particular day of the Triduum, where sometimes silence speaks louder than words, and traditional aspects of the liturgy are notably absent. Father Sanchez guides us through the liturgy's powerful themes, including the passion narrative from John's Gospel, the symbolism of blood and water, and the birth of the Church. Feel the gravity of Christ's sacrifice anew as we delve into the depth of the passion narrative and reflect on the absence which would have followed his death.The transformative power of the Holy Spirit comes alive as we discuss the personal spiritual encounters clergy and laity have during these intimate celebrations. Join us and enrich your faith with the timeless wisdom of these pivotal moments in the Catholic tradition.Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at myfriendthefriar@gmail.com or click here!

In his latest teaching episode, Bishop Wack discusses the specifics of the Easter Triduum - the Three Days from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday.

The Easter Triduum has arrived and The Morning Blend is ready to start this holy liturgical season. Brenda, Pat, and Eric discuss the traditions of the Easter season and the Christian history of the Easter Egg.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Fr. Dave just got off a flight from Austria and does a late-night recording with Dcn. Bob! They talk about March Madness, Haiti, the upcoming solar eclipse, Holy Week, and the Easter Triduum.

A final opportunity to attend Holy Hour at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church before the beginning of the Easter Triduum. Daniel Oberreuter has all the details.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Bishop Kagan joins us to explore the importance of the Easter Triduum

Plunge into the Easter Triduum this year with a lonely queen! This original story of mine illustrates how death and resurrection forms the rhythm of Christian life, and how St Therese of Lisieux's spirituality can inspire us this Easter! 

Fr. Brian discusses the Easter Triduum, the three holiest days of the year and how in the liturgical calendar, these days are just a single day.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Ash Wednesday, Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum, Not a Holy Day of Obligation, Day of Fast (Ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Ash Wednesday, Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum, Not a Holy Day of Obligation, Day of Fast (Ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

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Translated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882) The Divine Comedy (Italian: Commedia, later christened "Divina" by Giovanni Boccaccio), written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321, is widely considered the central epic poem of Italian literature, the last great work of literature of the Middle Ages and the first great work of the Renaissance. A culmination of the medieval world-view of the afterlife, it establishes the Tuscan dialect in which it is written as the Italian standard, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature. - The Divine Comedy is composed of three canticas (or "cantiche") — Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise) — composed each of 33 cantos (or "canti"). The very first canto serves as an introduction to the poem and is generally not considered to be part of the first cantica, bringing the total number of cantos to 100. - The poet tells in the first person his travel through the three realms of the dead, lasting during the Easter Triduum in the spring of 1300. (Summary from Wikipedia) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librivox1/support

For this special triduum edition of Jesuitical, we're doing something a little different. Instead of a regular interview, we're sharing an episode from the America Media podcast “Imagine: A Guide to Jesuit Prayer,” by our friend and colleague Tucker Redding, S.J. In this episode, Tucker guides us through an imaginative prayer focusing on the Way of the Cross, the time between Jesus' trial under Pontius Pilate and his crucifixion. In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley give an update on Pope Francis' health and time in the hospital, and then they share their favorite parts of the Easter Triduum. Happy Easter everyone! Links from the show: Imagine: A Guide to Jesuit Prayer After hospital pizza party and baptizing a baby, Pope Francis expected to return to Vatican Saturday The Easter Vigil is the longest liturgy of the year. And it's so, so worth your time. More Easter content from America The best way to support Jesuitical is to become a digital subscriber to America Media and access all of our digital content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we are about to embark on the solemn celebration of the Easter Triduum, for many Italian Americans, Holy Thursday means a day spent in the kitchen lovingly recreating recipes handed down from generation to generation. This week's guest, Stefano Arturi, knows a thing or two about recreating recipes. The author of the ⁠Italian Home Cooking Blog⁠, Stefano divides his time between Italy and London. ⁠Stefano came to our attention when he featured our very own POB's pastiera recipe on his site⁠, so we had to have him join us on the podcast! Stefano tells us about the various methods for making pastiera, as well as other Easter-time delicacies. We'll explore the continuing evolution of  contemporary Italian cuisine and the recent push to define Italian cuisine by rejecting what is not “traditional." We'll discuss Stefano's belief that Italian cuisine owes a debt to its large diasporic community and the many traditional recipes that have gone extinct in Italy which only survive in Italian immigrant communities. Stressing that Italy is not the country of chefs but of grandmothers, Stefano likes to remind us that food itself is a living thing, and perhaps no single item better represents this content evolution than the humble Pastiera Easter Pie! So gather the famiglia and turn the volume up as you make your own Easter food traditions come to life once again this week! This episode was sponsored by ⁠Mediaset Italia⁠.

When most people are admitted to the hospital, they stay in bed and recover. Unless, you are Pope Francis! Not even two days after he started treatment for a respiratory infection, the pope took to visiting the sick at Gemelli General Hospital in Rome, last Friday. In the pediatric oncology wards, he played and prayed with sick children. He had a pizza party with his medical team and the hospital's care staff, and baptized a baby. And even on his way home, he stopped to console grieving parents whose child had died the night before. “Inside the Vatican” hosts, Ricardo da Silva, S.J. and Gerard O'Connell discuss how the pope bounced back from bronchitis, silencing the ever-growing stirrings of his resignation in time to preside at the Mass that ushers in the holiest week of the Christian calendar. In the second half of the show, Gerry and Ricardo reflect on the pope's homily for Palm Sunday and preview the Vatican's plans for the Easter Triduum.  Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Links from the show Pope Francis in hospital After hospital pizza party and baptizing a baby, Pope Francis expected to return to Vatican Saturday Pope Francis' hospitalization actually gave me hope for the Catholic Church Holy Week at the Vatican Pope Francis, out of hospital, presides at Palm Sunday celebration Read: Pope Francis' homily for Palm Sunday 2023. ‘The abandoned' are the ‘Christs of our day.' Cardinal Farrell: Pope Francis' critics are wrong. He's no autocrat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Wild + Beautiful… ✝️ The Easter Triduum is here – are you ready for renewal?  

Happy Holy Thursday! The Easter Triduum begins this evening. And David and Brenda start your day with joy as we head into this Easter celebration. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Today, many Catholics as well as Christians of other denominations admire and enjoy Jewish traditions and rituals. But it hasn't always been that way. For centuries, Christians in different times, places, and cultures persecuted Jewish people, even to the point of forbidding the practice of Judaism.  In the Middle Ages, hateful rhetoric about Jewish people and the Jewish faith sometimes prompted pogroms––organized mob attacks––especially during the Christian Holy Week. In Catholic Spain, in the 15th century, Jews were forced to convert to Christianity, and those who refused to do so were expelled from their homes. In Europe in the 19th century, as the Jewish people gained greater freedom and political emancipation, new prejudices arose, including conspiracy theories about international Jewish cabals threatening Christian nations. While Christians were not the only groups who persecuted Jews, modern antisemitism has its seeds in the early church. And Christian acts of violence and injustice against Jewish people are especially shameful, given that Jesus, himself a Jew, taught nonviolence and radical inclusion. In light of this history, Catholics who are attracted to Jewish rituals such as the Passover Seder need to know not only what the church teaches about these practices, but also how Jewish people regard Christian celebrations of traditional Jewish feasts. On this episode of the podcast, hosts Emily Sanna and Rebecca Bratten Weiss talk to philosopher and interfaith scholar Joshua Stein about the history and significance of the Passover feast and whether Christians should host or celebrate their own Seder meals.  You can learn more about this topic and read some of Stein's work in the links below. “Should Catholics celebrate Passover?” by Joshua Stein https://uscatholic.org/articles/202304/should-catholics-celebrate-passover/ “What's a Jew to Do? Jewish-Christian dialogue today,” by Joshua Stein https://medium.com/@thephilosotroll/whats-a-jew-to-do-jewish-christian-dialogue-today-eada02c0d526 “Anti-Jewish readings of Scripture are not just a Holy Week problem,” by Philip A. Cunningham https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/anti-jewish-readings-scripture-are-not-just-holy-week-problem “What can we do about antisemitism and the Catholic literary canon?” by Rebecca Bratten Weiss https://uscatholic.org/articles/202101/what-can-we-do-about-antisemitism-and-the-catholic-literary-canon/ Questions about Jews and Judaism during the Easter Triduum https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/triduum/questions-jews-judaism-triduum Nostra Aetate, Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions, Promulgated by Pope Paul VI https://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_ec21na.htm Glad You Asked is sponsored by the Claretian Missionaries. https://www.claretiansusa.org/  

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about NCAA basketball, the start of baseball season, Bob's first time doing a eucharistic procession, and what they love about the Easter Triduum.

4/5/23 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Sarah chat about Trump's response to indictment and Deep Dish Pizza Day. Fr. Taillon explains the special traditions associated with Spy Wednesday all the way to Easter and why the Church celebrates in this way. Dave breaks down 5 traits that leaders should have that are not taught in business school like forgiving and and asking for forgiveness.

What is the Sacred Triduum?The most important Liturgical Season of the Church year is the Sacred Triduum: three days to change the world! Lent is over and, from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Holy Saturday, we celebrate one long day, the unity of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus. On these three days, we celebrate the Last Supper, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Thursday and the Mass of the Lord's SupperThursday night begins the sacred Easter Triduum in which the whole Church devotes herself to the remembrance of the night of the Last Supper. The Ceremonial of Bishops, no. 297, says this:“At the supper on the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of bread and wine, gave them to the apostles to eat and drink, then enjoined the apostles and their successors in the priesthood to offer them in turn. This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the eucharist, that is, of the Memorial of the Lord's Passover, by which under sacramental signs he perpetuated among us the sacrifice of the New Law. The Mass of the Lord's Supper is also the memorial of the institution of the priesthood, by which Christ's mission and sacrifice are perpetuated in the world. In addition, this Mass is the memorial of that love by which the Lord loved us even to death.”On this day, priests do not celebrate Mass alone, nor are Masses offered for special small groups. The altar is decorated with moderate flowers and there are a few oddities. For example, after the Gloria is sung (now back because Lent is over), the Church bells remain silent until the Easter Vigil. Also during this special Mass, there is the Washing of the Feet, which mirrors the washing of the Apostles' feet by Jesus. The priest removes his chasuble and washes the feet of a few people to call to mind this sacred action on the night of the Last Supper. Remember, the Last Supper, and this action, is part of how Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Holy Orders! At the end of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, to show that the Triduum is a unified whole, the Mass does not end. Instead, the Blessed Sacrament is processed to a suitable place for exposition and adoration. Normally, this time of adoration continues until midnight in the Parish. Unlike a normal time of adoration, a monstrance is not used. Instead, a large ciborium containing all of the consecrated Eucharist to be used the next day is adored. It is customary during this time to sing the beautiful Pange Lingua Eucharistic chant written by St. Thomas Aquinas.Good Friday of the Lord's PassionNext up is Good Friday. Good Friday is the second day of the Sacred Triduum, in between Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil. Good Friday is the commemoration of the passion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary. It is always three days before Easter, which marks the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead!It might be confusing why we call this horrible day “good.” This term comes from an obsolete use of the term in English which means “pious” or “holy.” For hundreds of years in the Latin Church it was called Feria sexta in Parasceve which means “Friday of Preparation” and then after the 1955 Holy Week reform it was renamed Feria sexta in Passione et Morte Domini which means “Friday of the Passion and Death of the Lord.” In the current Latin edition of the Missal, it is Feria sexta in Passione Domini or “Friday of the Passion of the Lord.”One of the strangest things about Good Friday is that Mass is not offered anywhere in the world. Tabernacles are empty, with the doors wide open. The altar is stripped of cloths and candles. And the holy water receptacles are empty. It is surreal, empty, and solemn. Jesus Christ, God made man, has died on the Cross, and He has been laid in the tomb. (Of course, we know the rest of the story: death could not hold Him down and He rose from the dead three days later!!)PenanceThere is a distinction in the teachings of the Church between forgiveness and consequences for sins. God forgives us when we ask for forgiveness with true sorrow for our sins, but there are still eternal consequences to our actions. Our relationship with God can still need healing in terms of conformity to Him and communion with Him. Even after we confess our sins, we can still have attachments to certain sins, for example. The Lord helps us to grow in cooperation with His grace through the gift and opportunity of doing penance. Followers of Christ are called to do formal penance, such as fasting, and informal penance such as intentionally going out of the way to be kind to someone. In doing penance, whether formal or informal, we are uniting ourselves to the superabundant merits won by Christ on the Cross. For penance to have its full effect in ourselves and to help us grow in holiness, this intentionality is necessary. When we act with Christ, we are drawing nearer to Him just as He is already near to us. Doing penance is our answer to the justice of God. We know that we are sinners in need of grace, and we unite our thoughts, prayers, and actions to communion with Him.Penance can be done formally or informally, but there are certain times when the whole Church is called to collective penance. Canon Law teaches that “the penitential days and times in the universal Church are every Friday of the whole year and the season of Lent (Canon 1250).” This is why we say that every Friday is a mini Good Friday!Fasting and AbstinenceIn the early life of the Church, there was a fast before every major feast or important event. Historically, fasting comes from the Latin statio which means to stand watch or on guard. Another type of fast is called abstinence which pertains to abstaining from meat or fats. In the second case, this is an act of self-control. For the first meaning of fasting, the idea is in waiting, watching, and anticipating something. There is a fast in place for the Holy Eucharist. The faithful fast from everything except water and medicine at least one hour prior to receiving Holy Communion. In the past, this fast extended to midnight on the previous day. This is where we get the term breakfast because, after receiving Holy Communion, we are breaking the fast. Today, there are two days of required fasting: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On these two days, in the Latin Rite, we may eat one small meal and two other small meals that when combined are not equal to a normal size meal. This is obligatory for those who are 18 years old up to 59 ½ years old. For those younger than 18 and older than 60, the fast is optional and based on medical fitness to do so.Abstinence from meat is required on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays for those above the age of 14 years old. Yes, you read that correctly. Canon Law says, “Abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined by the Episcopal Conference, is to be observed on all Fridays, unless a solemnity should fall on a Friday (Can. 1251).” The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) teach the following: “Christ died for our salvation on Friday. Gratefully remembering this, Catholic peoples from time immemorial have set apart Friday for special penitential observance by which they gladly suffer with Christ that they may one day be glorified with Him. This is the heart of the tradition of abstinence from meat on Friday where that tradition has been observed in the holy Catholic Church.”Put simply: Christ gave up His Flesh for the life of the world on Friday and so we give up flesh for Him on Friday.The USCCB recommends that the faithful continue meatless Fridays throughout the year, but it is no longer “binding under pain of sin.” Outside of Lent, the faithful may eat meat, but they must do some other penance in its stead.Holy Saturday and the Mother of All VigilsFinally, we have Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. The Easter Vigil is the greatest liturgy of the entire year in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. The Roman Missal guides the celebration of this great night and even refers to the Easter Vigil as the “mother of all vigils” which is quoting St. Augustine from the 5th Century. So, the Easter Vigil has real history.Throughout the years, this celebration did get lost for a time, lacking the full vigor it once had. However, Pope Pius XII in the 1950s restored the prominent celebration of the mother of all vigils on the Saturday evening before Easter Sunday.The Easter Vigil is packed with breathtaking symbolism and meaning. And it is packed with a celebration of everything that we hold dear as Catholics. Christ is seen throughout in amazing grandeur. FireFirst, it must be mentioned, the Easter Vigil begins with a bonfire outside. This holy fire is called the Lucernarium and the liturgy begins with the celebrant blessing the Easter fire. This fire is symbolic of Christ who is not dead, but very much alive, burning brightly. From this fire, coals are taken out to light the incense and the fire is also used to light the new Paschal candle.Throughout the entire liturgical year, the Paschal candle stands in or near the sanctuary of the church or near the baptistry as a sign of Christ. This candle is triumphantly marched into the church which is completely dark at this point. The single burning flame enters the back of the church carried by a priest or deacon who then raises it above his head and sings, “Lumen Christi,” (the Light of Christ) to which the people respond, “Deo Gratias” (Thanks be to God). This is repeated for a total of three times as the priest nears the sanctuary of the church.While the Paschal candle makes its way to the altar area, little candles held by the congregation are lit from the Paschal candle and the light of Christ truly begins to spread throughout the church which is now lit by candlelight. Beautiful MusicOnce the candle makes it to the front, the Easter Proclamation or Exsultet is proclaimed by the priest, deacon, or cantor. This triumphant and beautiful chant is the prelude to the celebration of Easter. It speaks of night and light, of the place and time of the moment, of the priest and congregation, and it anticipates the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ. After the long subdued nature of the Lenten Season, the Easter Vigil breaks in with glory and anticipation. During the Gloria in Excelsis for example every bell available is rung all throughout the chanting or singing of the hymn. Each of the readings during the Liturgy of the Word have an accompanying responsorial psalm. There are many other musical additions to the liturgy called for in the Roman Missal, including the Litany of the Saints before the Blessing of the Baptismal Water. The music at the mother of all vigils is something truly magnificent. Abundant Proclamation of the Word of GodThe Liturgy of the Word is kicked into high gear. There are seven possible readings (minimum of three), each with a selected responsorial psalm sung in between the readings and prayers by the priest following each psalm. Then the Gloria in Excelsis is sung. The Collect is said. A reading from St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans is proclaimed. The Alleluia is proclaimed for the first time since before Lent.  Yet another Psalm is sung. Then the Gospel is read and the Homily is given.Blessing of Baptismal Water and Celebration of the Sacraments of InitiationThe remainder of the liturgy is a remarkable tour de force of the Sacraments of Initiation of the Church. The Baptismal water is blessed, those entering the Church make a profession of faith, renounce sin, and are baptized. Many of these adults have been preparing for this moment for a year or more. Next, those who are not Catholic but who are previously baptized make a profession of faith in the Catholic Church are received into full communion with the Church. Then, the new Catholics, now all baptized and officially members of the Catholic Church, are invited to the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. The entire congregation is then invited to renew their own baptismal promises and receive a blessing from the priest with the newly blessed baptismal water. The Liturgy of the Eucharist then takes place in the normal way.However, now baptized and confirmed, the new Catholics (neophytes) receive the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist for the very first time. What a splendid moment to behold. This is the pinnacle of our Faith. With so many people leaving the practice of the Faith, this holy night is one in which to take part. By being present and praying for these new Catholics, we show our support to these new members of the Body of Christ. ConclusionThe Sacred Triduum is the capstone of Holy Week and the summit of the Church's liturgical life. What a beautiful time to enter into each day and remember in gratitude what Jesus Christ did in His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. And more than a mere remembering, through the Liturgy, we are taking part in these moments. Because the memory of God is perfect and brings the present and past collapsing into one another in a beautiful mystery. Have a very blessed Triduum and Easter, everyone. Get full access to Will Wright Catholic Podcast at www.willwrightcatholic.com/subscribe

Its Holy Week!  After discussing some of their favorite memories from the Easter Triduum, the priests turn to talking about their experiences at ordinations, priest funerals, seminary visits and retreats.  

Matt Hylom and Lee Benson sit down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss the Easter triduum, a three-day liturgy including Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. -- Sign up for weekly bonus episodes PLUS, we answer questions from the AMA page: https://basicallyrelated.com Ask questions here: https://basicallyrelated.com/ama   Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkD2OBHkJhD_S7ipsJs0SaQ https://www.instagram.com/basicallyrelatedpodcast/   Follow Matt Hylom: linktr.ee/matthylom

Following Jesus to Glory

There's nothing better than the Easter Triduum – from the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday through the bitter, heavy celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday to the unparalleled drama of the Easter fire and baptizing new Christians at the Vigil on Saturday night. The one big danger this time of year: We've heard the stories of Christ's suffering, death and resurrection so many times now that it's easy for them to go in one ear and out the other. To paraphrase the words of T.S. Eliot, we might have the experience but miss the meaning. Sometimes, approaching a familiar story like the Passion in a new way can make all the difference. And today's guest has just released a new musical project that does just that. J.J. Wright is a composer, pianist and director of the Notre Dame Folk Choir. This Lent season, J.J. and the Folk Choir, in collaboration with professional musicians, writers and producers, released “The Passion.” The project is a 95-minute, fully--staged production that depicts the disciples on Holy Saturday as they retell the events of Jesus' last days, from the anointing at Bethany to Golgotha. Using contemporary musical forms to get into the story in a new way really made host Mike Jordan Laskey pray and reflect with the Passion narratives with new depth and attention. Now Notre Dame isn't a Jesuit university, of course, but the project is an extremely powerful example of Ignatian imaginative prayer: The work does a great job of really bringing you into the scene yourself. Mike asked J.J. about how the work came to be and how putting together something so huge and ambitious affected the way J.J. hears the Passion story himself. You'll hear some of the music included in the episode during our conversation. You can also find and listen to “The Passion” wherever you get music, including services like Spotify. Learn more about J.J. Wright: https://jjwrightmusic.com/ Learn more about the Notre Dame Folk Choir: https://folkchoir.nd.edu/ Learn more about “The Passion”: https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-folk-choir-to-release-new-album-on-christs-passion-on-ash-wednesday/ AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Ash Wednesday, Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum, Not a Holy Day of Obligation, Day of Fast (Ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Ash Wednesday, Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum, Not a Holy Day of Obligation, Day of Fast (Ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (Age 14 and Up) First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri audiobook. The Divine Comedy (Italian: Commedia, later christened "Divina" by Giovanni Boccaccio), written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321, is widely considered the central epic poem of Italian literature, the last great work of literature of the Middle Ages and the first great work of the Renaissance. A culmination of the medieval world-view of the afterlife, it establishes the Tuscan dialect in which it is written as the Italian standard, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature. - The Divine Comedy is composed of three canticas (or "cantiche") — Inferno (Hell), Purgatorio (Purgatory), and Paradiso (Paradise) — composed each of 33 cantos (or "canti"). The very first canto serves as an introduction to the poem and is generally not considered to be part of the first cantica, bringing the total number of cantos to 100. - The poet tells in the first person his travel through the three realms of the dead, lasting during the Easter Triduum in the spring of 1300

Archbishop Vigneron discusses the kerygma – the simple, radical, joyful message of the Gospel – and how we can share it in our parishes and families. 1:00 – Archbishop speaks for a few moments about the good work being done both locally and nationally in support of the Walking with Moms in Need initiative. 2:25 – Mary asks Archbishop if there's a particular prayer that's been on his heart during Lent. Archbishop tells of how he's focused on letting God the Father teach him how to be His son. 4:06 – Archbishop Vigneron speaks about his favorite aspects of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, highlighting the blessing of oils during the Chrism Mass and baptizing new Catholics at the Easter Vigil. 9:02 – Our hosts discuss the kerygma: what it is, what it means for Catholics, and how we can share this Good News of Jesus Christ with others. 17:00 – Mike asks Archbishop to discuss how the kerygma is a key component of our work of evangelization and unleashing the Gospel. 20:08 – Archbishop speaks about how prayer can be an effective route to internalizing the message of the kerygma. 24:50 – Archbishop, Mike and Mary talk about how parents have a special role to play in sharing the kerygma with their children and how the Church can support that work. 30:00 – The hosts talk about how all the work of the Church, and of Catholics—no matter how ordinary or mundane—must be imbued with the Holy Spirit and support the work of evangelization. 36:05 – Mary asks Archbishop if there was a time in his life when he felt especially compelled by the Holy Spirit to entrust himself to Jesus. 38:00 – Mike, Mary and Archbishop Vigneron talk about how the Holy Spirit works differently in each person, but always with the same goal of bringing each of us into a deeper and fuller relationship with Christ. 40:00 – Mary asks Archbishop to share some practical ways in which Catholics can share the message of the kerygma. 44:53 – Mary announces the temporary pause of the listener questions segment while the Eyes on Jesus team thinks of new and creative ways to gather questions. In the meantime, anyone who has a question can still email eyesonjesuspodcast@aod.org with their first name, parish, and question to have it featured on an upcoming episode. 45:45 – The episode concludes with a prayer and blessing.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Holy Thursday by Dr. James Merrick. Holy Thursday, At evening, begin Easter Triduum of the Lord' Solemnity Passion, Death and Resurrection First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 116: 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26 Verse Before the Gospel: John 13: 34 Gospel: John 13: 1-15 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The great symphony of our salvation in three movements. Readings/Lecturas Holy Thursday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041422-supper.cfm) Good Friday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041522.cfm) Holy Saturday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041622.cfm) Easter Sunday (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041722.cfm) Jueves Santo (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041422-cena.cfm) Viernes Santo (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041522.cfm) Sábado Santo (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/0421622.cfm) Domingo de Pascua (https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/041722.cfm) Social Media/Redes Sociales Homily Prep on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/HomilyPrep) David on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/dlugo_sj) Jonathan on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/jharmonsj) David's Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jvpPGNv9O50QyRWV7ntIg)

Easter Triduum approaches!  The Liturgy Guys share some of their favorite factoids about this most holy season.  For example, did you know it's not pronounced, "Tri-Doom?"