This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it, alleluia. For these eight days, this is the response we say in the Divine Office. During Mass each day, we recite the Gloria and "alleluia" is added to the dismissal and the people's response. Each day is classified as … Continue reading A Few Notes on this Joyous Octave We’re In
Alleluia! He is Risen!
He is not here, He is risen. Behold the place where they laid Him. Mark 16:6 Happy Easter! My family and I had the privilege to attend the Easter Vigil Mass last night in the Extraordinary Form (traditional Latin rite). It was beautiful! The priest read a short oration from St. Gregory the Theologian, which … Continue reading Alleluia! He is Risen!
Good Friday: Gazing Upon the Crucified Christ
What do you think of when you see a crucifix? On Good Friday, we are invited to spend the day gazing upon Jesus Christ on the cross and meditating on what He has done for us and the price He paid for our salvation. Yesterday, on Holy Thursday, we celebrated the Mass of the Last … Continue reading Good Friday: Gazing Upon the Crucified Christ
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! I am still in the process of getting everything up and running for this site, but in the long run I hope it will be a source of further formation for Catholics and evangelization for non Catholics. I also hope it will give people a chance to reflect on their journeys … Continue reading The Journey Begins