Heart of Darkness
And so begins the Sacred Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. In the timeless words of the poet Joyce Kilmer: Lord, Thou didst suffer more for me Than all the hosts of land and sea. So let me render back again This millionth of Thy gift. Amen. (Prayer of a Soldier in France)
Child of Light
While the world celebrates New Year’s Day, on January 1 in the Catholic Church, the Solemnity of the Mother of God is also celebrated. Mary’s yes brought Light to the world.
Rear Guard
“The God of Israel will protect you from behind.” (Is. 52:12)
By Paths Unknown
“I will lead them in paths that they have not known… ” (Is. 42:16)
