Easter Triduum

April 1, 2021

Fr. Raymond de Souza: Easter Holy Days perfect substitute to March Break

Pope Francis carries a candle as he celebrates the Easter vigil in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 11, 2020.

It's long since time to break with March Break.

March 31, 2018

Easter Vigil: Hope breaks routine, unleashes creativity, Pope says

Pope Francis carries a candle as he arrives in procession to celebrate the Easter vigil in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 31.

VATICAN – Truly celebrating Easter means allowing Jesus to triumph over personal fears and give life to hope, creativity and care for others, Pope Francis said.

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March 28, 2018

Christians may be sinners, but they can't be corrupt, Pope says

Pope Francis delivers his talk during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 28.

VATICAN – Though they may go to church and say they are people of faith, the corrupt and "mafioso" have absolutely nothing Christian about them, Pope Francis said.

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March 26, 2018

The Easter Triduum leads to understanding of Passion

"The Resurrection" by Peter Paul Rubens, 1640

On Ash Wednesday, the mark of ashes on our foreheads led us into our journey of faith in the Holy Season of Lent. Throughout this journey, we have tried to make some progress in our spiritual lives so we can be ready to celebrate Easter.

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March 29, 2015