Dismas’ endurance beyond Jesus’ death is what makes him a companion to the long-suffering. He has gone before those for whom, whether by age or chronic illness, every breath is a burden. Dismas is a ...

For me, there are three themes that I draw out of our tradition and that I emphasize in my preaching: solidarity, empathy and ...

COMMENTARY: The fourth of Christ’s ‘Seven Last Words From the Cross’ reflects the mystery at the heart of the Nicene Creed — ...

Is it any wonder that we are tempted to hurry past Golgotha, our eyes fixed firmly on the ground? Who wants to look up at the ...

This Lent, a new version of a Catholic devotion seeks to acknowledge the traumas experienced by Native people, including ...

It’s Easter—one of the most wonderful times of the year! Easter is often seen as a celebration of resurrection, but the significance of the resurrection goes far beyond the grave. Jesus’s death was a ...

One of the ways Christians have traditionally meditated on Good Friday is by reading and reflecting on the seven last words of Jesus from the cross. Luke records the final words of Jesus before he ...

I looked up at the oak dresser my great-grandfather made before he passed away that sat in the back bedroom of Nana’s house.

Many Christians believe the church is where Jesus was buried and it continues to be a major pilgrimage site. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news ...

Many Christians believe the church is where Jesus was buried and it continues to be a major pilgrimage site. Now, the discovery of 2,000 year-old olive trees and grapevines are believed to reflect ...

Many Christians believe the church is where Jesus was buried and it continues to be a major pilgrimage site. Now, the discovery of 2,000 year-old olive trees and grapevines are believed to reflect ...