by Sharon Ely Pearson I was given a copy of "Blue Like Jazz" several years ago by a priest attending one of my workshops in a …
The Triduum: Why these Three Days?
"The Three Days are a special time to set aside each year to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of …
Digging Deeper: The Great Vigil of Easter
"In one sense, the history of our Church could be summed up in the words of the disciples as they told their story to Thomas: 'We …
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The Gethsemane Watch: A Maundy Thursday Vigil
"For some people, participating for an hour at a vigil is a daunting task... While it may be a challenge, it can be a …
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The Foot-Washing: Practical Considerations
"There is really no excuse for not incorporating the foot-washing into the liturgy of Maundy Thursday night, no matter what the …
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Go For It! Invite a Friend to Church on Holy Week
"Sharing your church with another person is a gift you can give to yourself not just to …
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Simple Ways to Prayer
"I didn’t recognize it at the time, but these were times of prayer, times when I was filled with God’s love and …
Houses for Change: Lenten Boxes to Help the Homeless
“As you do it to the least of these who are my brothers and sisters you have done it unto me.” Matthew …
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A Lenten Resolution: Planning for the End of Life
"We are all called to be good and faithful stewards of the many gifts that God has given to us. Leaving our affairs in good order …
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The Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) occurs in the early months of our calendar year, typically January …