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From an ancient homily for Holy Saturday: The Lord’s descent into the underworld

Published April 2, 2015 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

Our Catholic faith is incredibly rich. So instead of writing a new reflection, I’m sharing one of my favorite things to read during the Triduum. This is a from an ancient homily for Holy Saturday, date and homilist unknown. It is the Second Reading in the Office of Readings for Holy Saturday Liturgy of the Hours…. [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published April 2, 2015

Holy Saturday

Published April 19, 2014 • Written by Josue Filed Under: Faith

What’s so holy about it? It’s after Good Friday and before Easter Vigil. At first glance, it seems like an ordinary day that the Church forgot about and just stuck “Holy” in front of to make it seem legitimate. Nice try, but wrong. We pray today. Do you remember the ear of Elijah that listened… [Read More]

Written by Josue • Published April 19, 2014

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

The Promise

Published March 28, 2013 • Written by Julia Motekaitis Filed Under: Blog

photo credit: St. Thomas Aquinas parish, College Station, Tx I tuck my arm into my husband’s as we kneel during the consecration at Mass. I watch the communion line through eyes blurred by tears and listen to his steady voice blending with the  rich harmonies of Ave Verum Corpus, while beside him I shake like… [Read More]

Written by Julia Motekaitis • Published March 28, 2013

“I Thirst” – The Passion, on Pilgrimage – You’re Invited!

Published April 3, 2012 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: World and News

For my post today I wanted to extend a warm invitation to the whole ACNM community to experience Good Friday in a whole new way!   You are invited to join the Schoenstatt Movement of Austin as they make their annual Good Friday Pilgrimage. This will not only be a ten-mile walk along the way… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published April 3, 2012

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