Category Archives: Easter
Walking Through Holy Week Retreat
Join me next weekend in Santa Rosa, California. I’m leading a day-long retreat to kick off Lent with a walk through one of the most beautiful days of Holy Week. For more information or to register go to www.holyspirit-sr.org/calendars/walking-holy-week/ Advertisements
First Week of Easter: Peter – a new man
In the movie, The Time Traveler’s Wife, there are two distinct storylines in told in very different timeframes. It’s a little hard to keep track of the actions, but eventually they come together and it all becomes a little clearer. … Continue reading
Just when you thought it was over…
Part Eight of an eight-part series of reflections on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter As you have hopefully been able to see over these last several weeks, these days in Holy Week are filled to overflowing with activity, meaning, drama, … Continue reading
Holy Saturday
Today our waiting comes to an end. Christ will rise, and all the events of the last few days will be revealed for what they truly mean. See my reflections here and here for more on the events of … Continue reading
Holy Thursday
We come to the table and eat, remembering this night of Passover, and the Lamb who was slain for us. We walk to the garden and pray to be ready. The Triduum begins. See my reflection here for more on the … Continue reading
Available for immediate pickup!
If you’re in central or north Austin, drop by Catholic Arts and Gifts – 6113 Burnet Rd. – and grab your copy of Walking Through Holy Week. If you’re not, you can still place your order now at Ziegler’s or … Continue reading
Why Wait on the Mail?
If you’re near downtown Austin, stop by BookPeople and grab your copy of Walking Through Holy Week. If not, place your order now at Ziegler’s or Amazon. Holy Thursday is just two days away. Read each chapter the day it … Continue reading
Dinner with a Friend
Just before Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time, he stops and has a meal with Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. (John 12:1-11) As Jesus is heading to his own death, He has dinner with the man He raised from the … Continue reading
Share your light
Part Seven of an eight-part series of reflections on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Holy Saturday is my favorite Mass of the year. The readings are incredibly meaningful, the symbolism throughout is beautiful, and I love any Mass that … Continue reading
History Lesson
Part Six of an eight-part series of reflections on Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Did you notice how much Olympic coverage was spent in telling the backstory of the athletes? The actual events were scattered between interviews and video segments … Continue reading