The disciples on the road to Emmaus had certain expectations about the Messiah, but were disillusioned when Jesus was put to death. Their conversion was one of being called to a more profound faith in the redemptive suffering of Christ.
Prayer
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As a child, I thought praying the Stations of the Cross was boring. My Lenten prayer group proved me wrong.
Praying and savoring the Stations of the Cross with friends can add a new dimension to the season of Lent.
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Not every prayer is spoken—some are experienced
A Reflection for the Thursday of the Third Week of Lent, by Molly Cahill
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Stations of the Cross for Ukraine: God of Peace, rescue your children. Unite our family. End this war.
As a form of solidarity with all living in Ukraine and a prayer for their rescue, here is a form of the Stations of the Cross built from the stories of Ukrainians suffering from the violence of Russia’s invasion.
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Are you embarrassed to say grace in public? Don’t be.
But don’t make a big show of it either. There is a fine line between being a witness and being a weirdo.
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Pope Francis calls Ukrainian archbishop: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help.
As Russian troops approached Ukraine’s capital, Pope Francis phoned the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, offering his encouragement and promising, “I will do everything I can” to help.
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Praying for peace in Ukraine—even when it feels useless
What do my prayers for Ukraine achieve? Is this about convincing God to intervene or softening my own heart so I can suffer with my Ukrainian brothers and sisters?
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As an Episcopal priest, I’m used to polite worship. But we need to make room for unfiltered pain at church, too.
My formal, reserved church could take a cue from those who pray with raw urgency.
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What is your spiritual love language?
Knowing your spiritual love language can help you better understand how you show and experience love for the divine in your daily life.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Jubilee Year 2025 can restore hope after years of pandemic and suffering
Pope Francis has set in motion the preparations for the Jubilee Year 2025, which he believes “can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust” after two years of pandemic and suffering.