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.

Praying and savoring the Stations of the Cross with friends can add a new dimension to the season of Lent.

A Reflection for the Thursday of the Third Week of Lent, by Molly Cahill

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.

But don't make a big show of it either. There is a fine line between being a witness and being a weirdo.

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.