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Properly Clothed for Holy Week

Published March 28, 2018 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

The man came to the turbulent mob scene of Jesus’ arrest wearing only a linen cloth. It was right after the 12 had fled. What a time to show up. And then he also fled, somehow losing the little bit of clothing he had. I find that passage curious each year when we follow the… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published March 28, 2018

Feel Like You Failed Lent? I do!

Published March 21, 2016 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog

I had the best of intentions. I really did. Despite the stress from recent major life changes (getting married, moving three times, having a baby, leaving a job, starting a business and buying a house, all within 18 months), I set myself up for a Lent of awesome fasting, prayer, and spiritual reconnection with my… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published March 21, 2016

I’m Restless and Learning to Rest in the Heart of Jesus

Published September 9, 2015 • Written by William Rooney Filed Under: Column

In the past few weeks of my seminary life, I have experienced again what has become a relatively common experience – I’ve moved 5 times in the past 2 years – of packing all my stuff into a car and driving to a new place and moving into a new domicile. The process of relocating… [Read More]

Written by William Rooney • Published September 9, 2015

3 Ways for 3 Days: How to Grow Spiritually During the Easter Triduum

Published April 17, 2014 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

Easter Triduum 2014 is upon us. It begins this Thursday evening. 

Yes, THIS Thursday, April 17, 2014. Are you ready? Are you sure? Okay, Pop Quiz time! I promise, it’s not too hard. Pop Quiz 1. What does the word Triduum mean? Answer: Three days. 2. When does Lent officially end and the Easter Triduum… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published April 17, 2014

Does Your Heart Break?

Published March 29, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Faith

There is a strange irony that every day of the year, including Christmas, we celebrate mass in front of an image of Christ crucified on the cross except  for the very day it happened. On Good Friday there is no consecration as we continue the Triduum and consume pre-consecrated Eucharist that we adored after the… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published March 29, 2013

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