At the foot of the cross stands his mother, Mary, with other holy women. Jesus looks at her; then he looks at the disciple whom he loves, and he says to his mother: Woman, behold thy son.

I propose that a particularly relevant image for our time is the helplessness of Jesus on the cross. The cross was not simply torture, humiliation and shame; it was also total and abject helplessness.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CROSS WHERE JESUS DIED? According to some writings ... these remains are preserved in the Basilica of the Holy Cross in the Italian capital. As part of the days of ...

The Rev. Ricky Bevington, 33, was ordained a Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross on April 26, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Ind., ...

there is a bright sun behind the cross. NARRATOR: Yes, Good Friday is a sad day because Jesus was put to death, but the word ‘good’ is a very old way of saying something is holy. It’s one of ...

Jesus meets his mother on the way of the cross during one of tradiional street plays held across the Philippines during Holy Week. This age-old practice has become a powerful expression of ...

“Maundy” comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus’ words from the New Testament, “I give you a new commandment.” Holy Cross welcomes all to its Easter Vigil ...

The Way of the Cross journey is a collaboration between Holy Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel's Church, Queen of Heaven, and Holy Name of Jesus in West Hazleton. All three Spanish-speaking ...

LIST: Best local spots to visit for Easter brunch Good Friday is known as the day when Jesus was crucified. During the service at Holy Cross Catholic Church, a cross bearer moved from station to ...