palm sunday

A black and white illustration of Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem, surrounded by people waving palm branches. Crowd appears to be welcoming him with reverence and joy.

PALM SUNDAY

Palm Sunday Meditation and Spiritual Reading: The Dignity of the Passion; and On the Love of the Saints for the Passion

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A religious procession with clergy in white and red robes, including a cardinal holding a palm branch. The scene is part of a Catholic Palm Sunday celebration with several participants in formal liturgical attire.

When the Pope Finds “Selfies” Inappropriate

The intellectually-challenged media loves to report on the Pope posing for “selfies,” but they ignore something more interesting. One of the things that has impressed me about His Holiness Pope Francis from the beginning of his Pontificate is the solemnity with which he celebrates the liturgies of the Church. It is a striking contrast from the previous…

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Pope Francis in white papal attire stands at night, addressing a large crowd illuminated by candlelight. The scene is set against a dark background with the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica visible in the distance, emphasizing a Catholic gathering or ceremony.

Jesus wasn’t good enough for them either, Pope Francis, S.J.

Just because the Pope is on the balcony before the people does not mean that the people are supposed to scream “crucify him!”

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