We Are the Easter People

On Sunday, November 30, 1986, Saint John Paul II reminded his audience in Australia of the great blessing that all Christians share and how they should carry it with joy: “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah our song.” The word “abandon” is of special significance, for it appears […]

Praying The Stations of the Cross

One of my favorite devotions is the Stations of the Cross. It is a devotion that transports us to be with Jesus during His long, painful Way of the Cross and crucifixion, death, and burial. As we pray at each Station, we accompany Jesus and are present to Him. Praying the Stations can give us […]

803: Pope Francis to attend InterFaith meeting in Kazakhstan [Podcast]

Pope Francis has confirmed that he will attend the 7th World Religions Congress in Kazakhstan in September 2022. Dr. Taylor Marshall discusses this in context of the Abu Dhabi document and the role of Bishop Athanasius Schneider. Watch this new podcast episode by clicking here: Or listen to the audio mp3 here: If you’d like […]

Good Friday

Pencil Preaching for Friday, April 15, 2022

Day 105: It Is Finished (2022)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the connection between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Today’s readings are John 19-21 and Proverbs 6:16-22. For the complete reading plan, […]

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“Prayer is the key that opens the treasury of God. You have the key. Use it well and often!” -Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik, The Basic Book of Catholic Prayer