Podcasts about Triduum

Join Fr. Gerald Murray on a step by step journey into the holiest celebration of Christianity: The Sacred Triduum.

Bulletin: Easter Bulletin 25   Congregation at Prayer: CaP, 4/20/25

Candid Catholic Convos 4.20.25   A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa.   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   Even though we're at the end of Holy Week, how can we really lean into this special season, this pinnacle of our faith, and truly experience it rather than just trudge through it? Deacon Scott Root, senior theology teacher for Trinity High School, joins me again today for our Back-to-Basics series, and today we're exploring the holiest week of the year that we just celebrated, most specifically the three day leading up to today and why they are vital to our faith.  

Cale Clarke takes a scriptural and historical look at Holy Thursday and Good Friday, including evidence for Jesus’ existence, death, and burial.

As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year.  They also give helpful tips for how to live out this time in a holy way. In this podcast, they cover Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Episode 972 (15:39) In this episode: Double-play: Holy Thursday Holy from Dcn. Brett Edmonson and Good Friday homily from Fr. Anthony Hoangphan Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

The reading of the Passion and Homily for Good Friday.

Gerhard's Sixth Spiritual Key to Understanding the Passion: The Suffering of Christ as a Reflection of His Love   Based on Gerhard's Spiritual Contemplations on Christ's Suffering.   Bulletin: Good Friday Bulletin 25

Happy Holy Week! It's a perfect week to learn about all the vestments our priests wear to celebrate Holy Mass. Here's what we will be learning: + MONDAY: Why do they wear vestments? + TUESDAY: Amice and Alb + WEDNESDAY: Cinture + THURSDAY: Stole + FRIDAY: Chasuble. Have a blessed Triduum!   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

In this special Good Friday episode, Patrick Madrid guides listeners through the biblical, historical, and medical accounts of Jesus’ Passion and death. Patrick begins with a solemn prayer before the crucifix and moves hour by hour through the sacred Triduum, focusing on the Last Supper and the events leading up to the crucifixion on Calvary. Drawing on the eyewitness testimony of the Gospels and the forensic expertise of Dr. Pierre Barbet, Patrick offers a vivid look at the physical suffering endured by Jesus—including the agony in the garden, the brutal scourging, the crowning with thorns, the carrying of the cross, and the crucifixion. Patrick also explains how Jesus’ wounds correspond to modern medical knowledge and discusses historical artifacts such as the Shroud of Turin. Listeners receive a thoughtful and moving perspective on the spiritual and physical dimensions of Christ’s sacrifice—an episode that brings Good Friday to life for people of faith and anyone interested in the story of Jesus.

Today, the Konza Catholic crew connnects with Deacon Adam Urban and Holden Gieffer as the two discuss their time in the seminary and how best to enter into the holiest days of the year.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, Friday of the Passion of the Lord, Holy Friday, or Good Friday (a deviation of the term “God's Friday), the Church observes the earthly death of our Savior. It's a solemn day of mourning, prayer, fasting, and a sense of sadness as we acknowledge our failure to serve our Lord.We slow down, restrict ourselves from entertainment, participate in processions and devotions (such as the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and the Divine Mercy), and meditate on readings and prayers related to the passion of Christ.At three o'clock, the faithful attend the “Celebration of the Lord's Passion.” It's not a Mass but a service with three parts: Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion.At the beginning, the priests and deacons prostrate themselves in silent prayer. The General Intentions cover ten areas:For the ChurchFor the PopeFor the clergy and laity of the ChurchFor those preparing for baptismFor the unity of ChristiansFor the Jewish peopleFor those who do not believe in ChristFor those who do not believe in GodFor all in public officeFor those in special needIn part two, we venerate and kiss the wooden cross “on which hung the Savior of the world.” In part three, the congregation receives Holy Communion, and everyone departs in silence.The liturgies of the Paschal Triduum are one continuous act of worship. Yesterday, we saw Christ Jesus at the Last Supper completing the washing of the feet in all humility and instituting the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Orders. Today, at the midpoint of the Triduum of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of the Lord, our pilgrimage comes to Calvary. Tomorrow, the Easter Vigil of Easter will begin with the Service of Light.The first reading at today's commemoration of the Passion is the fourth of Isaiah's songs of the Suffering Servant.Then we hear St. John's narrative of Christ's Passion. To protect and heal us from darkness, Christ Jesus allowed the fury of sin to destroy Him. He endured the pain of the cross bearing our sins.The Suffering Servant pleased the Father not by his agony but by being obedient to the point of death on the cross, offering his body in sacrifice to take away the sin of the world.St. Anselm said that the death of the Son reestablished the right relationship between divinity and humanity.In Jesus, with his arms outstretched on the cross, we find the redemption of our suffering. He is the source of our eternal salvation.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠April 18, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

God is with us! No matter how much we run from him, abandon him, or choose everything else besides him, God is still with us! And he chooses us. May this year's Triduum experience open your eyes, ears, and heart to God's presence.

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Gerhard's Fifth Spiritual Key to Understanding the Passion: Viewing the passion history as a reflection of Christ's glorious virtues; those virtues as a prescribed model and formula with which to direct and pattern our lives and journey after.   Based on Gerhard's Spiritual Contemplations on Christ's Suffering.   Bulletin: Maundy Thursday Bulletin 25

Happy Holy Week! It's a perfect week to learn about all the vestments our priests wear to celebrate Holy Mass. Here's what we will be learning: + MONDAY: Why do they wear vestments? + TUESDAY: Amice and Alb + WEDNESDAY: Cinture + THURSDAY: Stole + FRIDAY: Chasuble. Have a blessed Triduum!   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Patrick tackles big questions about faith and family, from whether full immersion is necessary in baptism, to how to address sensitive family matters during Holy Week. He offers guidance on supporting children in their faith, coping with grief after loss, and meaningful ways to celebrate Easter while honoring the spirit of the Triduum. Sean – Does one need to be fully immersed during Baptism for it to count? (01:43) Diane - How can we tell my daughter that we don't want her boyfriend coming for Easter? (08:57) Rita - Why were there sacrifices in the Old Testament? Where do the litanies come from? (14:12) Daniel (email) – What do you think of the old Ben-Hur film? (17:50) *Alison - What are some things that people with young children can do during Triduum? (19:10) Joseph - Are exorcists taught not to tell clients what goes on during a session? (26:12) Kathleen - Why was Moses not made a Saint? (28:14) Rosemary – My 2-year-old grandson passed away in his sleep. How can I help my daughter deal with her anger towards God? How can I comfort her? (32:00) Amy – Is it appropriate to go out to eat before the Easter Vigil. (38:35) Email - Where can I purchase Patrick Madrid books? (41:08) Donna - Easter and Resurrection: how do we explain to young children that suicide is not a way to get to Jesus? (42:33)

Patrick tackles tough family conversations, like handling confusing messages about gender with grandkids and standing firm in faith when it’s unpopular. Patrick answers questions about abstaining from meat during Holy Week, clears up misunderstandings about Catholic customs, and offers advice on enjoying music that fits Catholic values. He explains why some parishes shorten Easter Vigil readings and addresses whether Catholics need to host Seder meals. Maureen - My 5-year-old grandson told me that some boys don't have penises. How am I supposed to respond to this? It seems like child abuse. (01:50) Email – What counts as a Vigil Mass? (07:41) Mischa - Can you recommend any ways I can ethically listen to popular music that is not specifically religious, but is not in conflict with Catholic values? (09:21 Andrew - How is Church fairing with respect and solemnity of Triduum? (12:43) Maggie - In Mexico, we had a tradition to abstain from meat during the entire Holy Week? is this just a cultural tradition? (22:06) Robert – Are there any comments from the early Church Father's on what Our Lord was doing in the Temple? (29:12) Maribel - The Vatican website says that the local bishops have further authority in this practice. The US conference of Bishops are clear in this but in Mexico, some bishops have said that people can eat chicken. Hence the confusion among these people. (34:47) Lilly - If we die in state of grace, does Jesus remember our sins? Will he reveal all of our sins? (37:25) Carmen - Do Catholics make Seder meals on Holy Thursday? Is there a good Holy Thursday meal? (42:51)

How do we make the most of these Holy Days?  Keep Jesus company in his passion and death.  To get the most out of Easter, let's try to stay with Jesus from the Last Supper through his death, burial and Resurrection.  https://comeawaybyyourselves.com

Mother Miriam calls Catholics to reclaim the depth, reverence, and sacred tradition of the Church's most solemn days. Reflecting on Palm Sunday and the intensity of Passiontide, she draws from Dom Guéranger's The Liturgical Year to reveal the profound sorrow and beauty leading up to the Triduum. She critiques the liturgical minimalism and poor catechesis that have weakened the Church's witness, especially during Holy Week. From the veiling of images to public penance and the necessity of confession, Mother calls the faithful to restore what has been lost—and live these days in full communion with Christ's Passion. She also answers listener questions on blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the filioque clause, managing finances faithfully, and staying spiritually grounded through mental health struggles.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we approach the Sacred Triduum, Cari and Fr. Liptak sit down to point out some of the important things to look for during this holy time of year.  They also give helpful tips for how to live out this time in a holy way. In this podcast, they cover Holy Thursday and Good Friday.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Preaching for Holy Thursday, Kathleen Dorsey Bellow offers a reflection on being drawn into the Paschal Mystery through the Triduum: "During the sacred passage through the Triduum, we will encounter God through powerful word, symbol and ritual in the retelling of humanity's redemption. During the three-day celebration, may we come to know that full, conscious and active participation with Christ in the Eucharistic liturgy is a share in his resurrection for our salvation and the deliverance of the world."Kathleen Dorsey Bellow is the director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies of Xavier University, where she also holds the Drexel Society Endowed Professorship in Black Catholic Studies. A pastoral theologian she writes, consults and presents on several aspects of Catholic ministry, including worship, evangelization, and faith formation. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/04172025 to learn more about Dr. Dorsey Bellow, to read her preaching texts and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the services of the Triduum during Holy Week, the origins of these services, what makes Tenebrae a unique service among the others, and the beautiful Responsories used in the Medieval church during these Tenebrae services. Listen to the Responsories by Carlo Gesualdo on YouTube. This episode originally aired on April 5, 2023.  As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

On this Holy Thursday, as we enter into the sacred Triduum, we remember the night Jesus chose to serve. He washed the feet of His disciples and gave us the gift of the Eucharist.   Tonight begins one continuous liturgy that spans Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil—three holy days, one sacred mystery.   In this video, we reflect on the question: Who serves you? And how are we called to serve in return?   We also look to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus asked, “Could you not stay awake with me for one hour?” Let us keep watch. Let us serve. Let us begin these sacred days in love.  

We are in Holy Week, and today is Holy Thursday.  Father Anthony leads us in prayer then focuses on the beauty that is today. Along with Christina and Tony, Father reviews the historical significance of today in the most beautiful story told.  He reviews the timeline of the events of Holy Thursday, Clock of the Passion and he discusses the readings and the beauty of the verses. Father Anthony encourages everyone to participate in the Triduum and to join us for service this evening.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Happy Holy Week! It's a perfect week to learn about all the vestments our priests wear to celebrate Holy Mass. Here's what we will be learning: + MONDAY: Why do they wear vestments? + TUESDAY: Amice and Alb + WEDNESDAY: Cinture + THURSDAY: Stole + FRIDAY: Chasuble. Have a blessed Triduum!   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Read Online“Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher' and ‘master,'  and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” John 13:12–15Do you want to be holy? Perhaps this question is not one that everyone will immediately answer with a resounding “Yes.” Sadly, holiness, for some, can seem boring and unattractive. The lure of evil is very enticing on a confused and superficial level. So what is your answer to this question? Do you want to be holy?As we begin today the sacred Triduum, we enter into the holiest days of the Church year.  We walk with our Lord through His final glorification today as He celebrates the Passover with His disciples and enters the Garden of Gethsemane to await His arrest. Tomorrow we walk with Him through the stations of His Cross. On Saturday, we sit in silent adoration of His tomb as we await the Resurrection.In the Gospel quoted above, Jesus gives us a model for holiness by the witness of His actions. He Who is the God of the Universe, the Creator of all, the Eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity, humbles Himself and takes on the form of a lowly servant by washing the feet of His disciples. He then offers them the Most Holy Eucharist for the first time, before He goes to meet His persecutors.The model Jesus gives us is a prophetic action by which Jesus tells us that true greatness, that is, true holiness, is found in humility. Holiness is realized in our lives when we turn our eyes from ourselves and love others as their servants. None of us are the Savior of the World, but each of us must become instruments of His saving act for others. As we accept Jesus' gift, we must then turn to others and humble ourselves before them. We must help them to see our love and their dignity. We must serve them with humility and put them first. Doing so will then enable us to invite them to imitate us as we imitate Christ. Thus, our humble imitation of Jesus becomes a means by which Jesus invites others to follow Him.Reflect, today, upon the invitation of Jesus: “...as I have done for you, you should also do.” Jesus gave us everything, so we must give everything to others. We must serve without counting the cost. We must love them, putting their needs before ours. We must become a model of the love of Christ for them. Ponder Jesus' service today and throughout the Triduum and commit yourself to live the invitation given you by our Lord.My humble Lord, may Your name be praised and adored above all things. May You be exalted by Your humility and lowly service. I see in Your humble act, dear Lord, the deep love You have for me and for all. May I imitate that humble love in my own life so that my imitation of You will help to share Your saving love with others. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Palma il Giovane, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Marking 10 years since the death of Cardinal Francis George, we speak with his biographer Michael Heinlein about his rich life and legacy, and how this ever so consequential archbishop almost never came to be. Dismissing "liberal Catholicism as an "exhaustive project," Heinlein reminds us of the late cardinal's take on "simply Catholicism." Msgr. Roger Landry also joins sharing his own tearful testimony witnessing Catholic life on a leper colony in Vetnam as the Pontifical Mission Society in the US brought not only essentials for those suffering but also Jesus alive in the Eucharist. He also helps us prepare for the rest of Holy Week and the Triduum, and the hope that we have as Easter approaches within this Jubilee of Hope. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

As Holy Week reaches Spy Wednesday—the day Judas sought to betray Jesus—Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites you to prepare for the most sacred days of the year: the Triduum. From Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, we relive the Christian Passover in all its power and beauty. Have you made your plans? Where will you celebrate the Lord's Passion, Death, and Resurrection? This video will inspire you to enter into these holy days with intention, reverence, and joy.   #HolyWeek #Triduum #Catholic #SpyWednesday #Easter #FrJonathanMeyer #RiseUp

Join Amy, Vicky and Fr. Steve as they finish up the reading of the Sermon on the Mount. The Triduum starts tomorrow, prayers for you! Enter in!  Here is the Lenten reader that we are using so that it is easier to follow how we are going through the Sermon on the Mount. Lenten Reader If you want more episodes likes this one, subscribe to join in on the fun! For more information about the Salesian Family please visit: https://salesians.org https://salesiansisters.org https://www.instagram.com/sym_bosco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalesiansofDonBosco https://www.facebook.com/salesianym https://www.salesianlaymissioners.org https://www.tiktok.com/@salesiansofdonbosco?lang=en  

On today's Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie our topic is: Enter into the Triduum All the Way.

As we enter the Triduum we are called to make choices that bring us hope and life.

4/16/25 6am CT Hour -Ashley Noronha/ Kate Wicker John, Glen and Sarah chat about Maryland Senator going to El Salvador for prisoner and Pam Bondi's response to court decision, Harvard losing grant money from government and Wink Martindale passes. Ashley reports on what the Pope will be up to this Holy Week, new statue in St. Peter's Square and more. Did You Know where palms come from? Kate gives ideas on how you can craft Holy Week to fit your family's needs.

Worried about how your kids will handle the long Triduum services? Dr Greg Popcak has tips for helping them understand these most sacred liturgies. Also, Steve Ray takes us on a virtual tour of Holy Week.

On today's Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie our topic is: Enter into the Triduum All the Way.

The meaning of Spy Wednesday, the Triduum in the Lord of the Rings, and more…

Faith & Feasts is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Teresa Zepeda. Today, special guest Steffani Aquila from www.hisgirlsunday.com  She is a Catholic wife, national speaker, author, theologian, educator, and expert in the field of liturgical life and Catholic culture. Teresa and Steffani exchange thoughts on how to observe the upcoming Triduum.

Happy Holy Week! It's a perfect week to learn about all the vestments our priests wear to celebrate Holy Mass. Here's what we will be learning: + MONDAY: Why do they wear vestments? + TUESDAY: Amice and Alb + WEDNESDAY: Cinture + THURSDAY: Stole + FRIDAY: Chasuble. Have a blessed Triduum!   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Join us for a special Holy Week encore episode. Fr. Gale, Fr. Drew, and Vaughn go deep on the "Hidden Days" of Holy Week, Monday-Wednesday. They break down what Jesus was up to on these less-considered days, and provide insights for you to consider and pray with as we move closer to the Triduum.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Silence speaks volumes during Holy Week. As we journey through the sacred days leading to Easter, today's reflection invites us to contemplate Christ's profound silence during His Passion—a silence that bewildered even Pilate. Unlike the bitter silence of resentment, Jesus' quiet demeanor flowed from a soul completely immersed in God, drawing strength for His ultimate sacrifice.The meditation reveals a beautiful paradox: while Jesus bore the weight of humanity's sins in silence, He also offered us the gift of hope. "He that hath walked in darkness and hath no light, let him hope in the name of the Lord and lean upon his God." This invitation to hope comes alongside a challenge to embrace silence ourselves during this holiest of weeks.Reflecting on our spiritual journey, we confront an uncomfortable truth—how noise has gradually invaded the baptismal silence where God once dwelled undisturbed in our souls. For some, the challenge lies in excessive talking; for others, it's the compulsive filling of every moment with digital stimulation, podcasts, or scrolling that prevents true silence from taking root. Nature often provides the first gateway back to this original silence, creating space where prayer can flourish without distraction.As we prepare for the Triduum, consider embracing one of today's resolutions: seek silence, reflect before speaking, incorporate brief prayers throughout your day, or plan a silent retreat in the coming year. These small steps toward reclaiming sacred silence might just be what allows us to hear the gentle voice of God once more. Join us tomorrow for Spy Wednesday as we explore the virtue of fortitude before entering the most solemn days of the Christian calendar.Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED25 at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Also sponsored by Quest Pipe Co. Get your St Isaac Jogues pipe here: https://questpipeco.com/discount/Amish?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fst-isaac-jogues-limited-edition********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

As we near the end of Lent, people begin to get excited about Easter. While the Easter season is certainly something to celebrate, many of us want to skip over Holy Week. But, Holy Week, specifically the Triduum, is important to the story Easter. On today's episode, Father Patrick Griffin, CM, explains why the Triduum is so vital and how we can take the time to appreciate these days.

Send us a textSPONSOR:   Briefcase MarketingHoly Week stands as more than a commemoration—it's an invitation to personal transformation through entering deeply into Christ's Paschal mystery, experiencing both suffering and resurrection in our own lives.• Entering fully into the liturgies of the Triduum rather than taking a minimalist approach• The importance of seeing Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil as one continuous liturgy• Traditional practices like our Holy Night Hike pilgrimage on Holy Thursday,  and food blessings that enhance Holy Week.• Bishop Malesic's pastoral suggestion to personalize the Stations of the Cross by connecting them to our own experiences• Finding healing in those places of suffering where Christ wants to bring resurrection• Deacon Mike's powerful story of releasing betrayal before ordination• The Easter Gospel Readings: how some disciples arrive at faith differently, like Peter and John at the tombSPONSOR:   Briefcase MarketingAt Briefcase Marketing, we create marketing that inspires action and delivers results.  We will:Clarify your message to attract the right audience.Streamline your website to convert more visitors into customers, donors or volunteers.Create consistency to build trust and deepen relationships across every marketing platform (Emails, Ads, Social Media, Etc).Check out just two of their  successful clients and their most recent client, Womankind who we know well.WomankindTheology of the Body CLESt. John Cantius ParishChurch Search:Deacon Mike will be at St. Christopher Parish in Rocky RIver for all of Holy Week.  He's preaching at the 10AM Mass on Easter Sunday.Fr. Damian will be at:Holy Thursday: St. Francis DeSales in ParmaGood Friday:  Preaching at the Good Friday Liturgy at the Cathedral.Holy Saturday:  Our Lady of Victory in TallmadgeEaster Sunday:  St. James in Lakewood at 10:30AMWe will both be walking on Holy Thursday for Holy Night Hike in Tremont/Ohio CityJoin us next time as we continue exploring questions of faith following the Easter celebration. Follow us online for more content and upcoming episodes.

Worried about how your kids will handle the long Triduum services? Dr Greg Popcak has tips for helping them understand these most sacred liturgies. Also, Steve Ray takes us on a virtual tour of Holy Week.

In this episode, we conclude our Lenten book study by focusing on the epilogue and sharing ideas on how to prepare for the Triduum. During Holy Week, our Lord invites us to join Him on His Paschal journey. We reflect on how He takes on our suffering, sin, and brokenness and brings them to the Father so that death may be destroyed forever. We also talk about the importance of remembering how God has transformed our lives, the call to “be not afraid”, and how our Lord is restoring our deepest identities. You are in our prayers dear friends, and we will see you again in the Easter season!   Heather's One Thing - Glory: Women's Gathering (June 6th-8th 2025) Heather's Other One Thing - The Pause App from Wild at Heart Sister Miriam's One Thing - Peaceful Guitar Playlist from Spotify Michelle's One Thing - Everything about Easter (the Liturgy, flowers, decorations…everything!)   Announcement: We will be taking a two week break for Easter and will see you again on May 5th!   Journal Questions: Where do I need the Lord to grow my capacity? Where do I still need resurrection? What sorrowful places in my life need a reminder of the Lord's victory? Where in my life do I despise or push away or idolize my humanity?   Discussion Questions: How can you embrace a kingdom mindset this Holy Week? What has been your Jubilee story? How do you see your humanity as an obstacle rather than a gift to the world? How does the Lord want to personally and individually restore your humanity?   Quote to Ponder: “There are ways of being crucified that do not involve rough wood and heavy nails, but a love beyond our capacity to love, which means a love that has been given to us by God.” (Catherine Doherty)   Scripture for Lectio: “The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, The King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: “do not be afraid daughter of Zion; look your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt.”” (John 12:12-15)   Sponsor - Mary Powathil: Mary Powathil, a Houston-based iconographer and fine artist, creates sacred artwork that invites us into a deeper relationship with God. Mary's work has been featured worldwide, at the National Eucharistic Congress, and even the upcoming Sugar Land Arts Festival. Her icons serve as windows into heaven and can be commissioned or printed. Mary also designs custom prayer books to help families grow in holiness through daily prayer. Her art truly can be used as tools for living a faith-filled life.  Visit www.marypowathil.com or follow her on Instagram @mkpcreates.  Use code ABIDE10 for 10% off your first order!   Commissions Original Artwork for Sale Prints for Sale A Look at the Icon Design Process   Timestamps:  00:00 - Mary Powathil 01:25 - Intro 02:18 - Welcome 03:44 - Our Personal Resurrection Stories 05:24 - Do Not Be Afraid 08:10 - Speaking Truth 09:39 - Honor and Honesty 11:09 - Restoration of Our Deepest Identities 13:14 - The Importance of Remembering 15:13 - Humanity 17:11 - An Individual and Unique Love 17:49 - Pray for Priests and Holy Week Services 21:03 - The Tears that Fell 22:49 - One Things

Happy Holy Week! It's a perfect week to learn about all the vestments our priests wear to celebrate Holy Mass. Here's what we will be learning: + MONDAY: Why do they wear vestments? + TUESDAY: Amice and Alb + WEDNESDAY: Cinture + THURSDAY: Stole + FRIDAY: Chasuble. Have a blessed Triduum!   Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

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4/14/25 6am CT Hour - John Heinen/ Emily Jaminet John, Glen and Sarah chat about what Pope Francis and President Trump had to say on Palm Sunday for Holy Week, Rory McIlroy wins Masters and Mystery Music Monday. John talks about the 5 essential needs every son should get from their dad. Emily gives encouragement on how to include the kids in Holy Week and tips on how to muster the courage to bring them to the Triduum mass.

Join Fr. John Nepil, vice rector at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver, as he explores the power of authenticity in faith and formation. He shares why “being normal” is essential—not only for preparing men for the priesthood but for all Catholics seeking to live and share their faith meaningfully. Fr. John also reflects on the significance of Holy Week, especially the Triduum liturgies, as a time to recognize God's work in our lives throughout Lent. He challenges us to embrace the “dramatic pause” of these sacred days and enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ's passion, death, and resurrection. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)