All are invited to join Bishop Rice as he celebrates Holy Week: April 13 - Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday of the Lord's Passion: St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield, 8 am April 14 - Chrism Mass: St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield, 7 pm April 15 - Chrism Mass: St. Mary...
Bishop Daniel E. ThomasChairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities Lent, a Time for Mercy Bishop Thomas, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities, shared the following message: As we approach Lent, please allow me to speak to all who carry the...
By D.D. Emmons (OSV News) As the penitential season of Lent begins, we Catholics, like Christians everywhere, prepare to commemorate the passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Just a few short weeks ago, we celebrated his birth, and now the church begins our preparation to...
By D.D. Emmons (©OSV News) SIGNIFICANCE OF ASH WEDNESDAY Among the beautiful, meaningful and solemn ceremonies of the Catholic Church is the gathering of the faithful on Ash Wednesday, this year: March 5, 2025. This special day begins our Lenten journey. It is the...
There are certain words that we use in our vocabulary that give us an insight into God. I called them “God words.” For example, I think that “forever” is a “God word.” The very concept, the thought of “forever” is a concept that is difficult to grasp. We use it very...
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