The empty tomb In the reading from John’s Gospel for this Easter Sunday we are told that Mary Magdalene “came to the tomb early, while it was still dark…” (Jn. 20:1). We know from Luke’s ...

The Catholic Preaching Institute at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is seeking feedback on its weekly Gospel reflection series ...

However, the crucifix tells only about half the story. The cross with Christ still on it falls short of what really is the ...

It’s the resurrection and its power we celebrate on Easter Sunday ... their day of worship from the sacred Saturday Sabbath to Sunday unless they truly believed he was risen? The tomb was empty. And ...

The Fourth Sunday of Easter, "Good Shepherd Sunday," always focuses on Christ, the pastor of all creation. Today's Gospel makes up in depth what it lacks in length. The first verse tells us that ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St. Peter, hours before he delivered the traditional Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Officials in rural ...

The origins of Easter date to the beginnings of Christianity, and it is probably the oldest Christian observance after the Sabbath (originally observed on Saturday, later on Sunday). Later ...

After delivering Sunday mass, Pope Leo will bless those gathered on the square outside - and deliver his reflections. On Saturday, he visited a shrine outside Rome and then prayed before the tomb ...

After delivering Sunday mass, Pope Leo will bless those gathered on the square outside – and deliver his reflections. On Saturday, he visited a shrine outside Rome and then prayed before the tomb of ...

Power Play was 3x. We’ll see if someone’s lucky numbers or a random Quick Pick led to a big payoff the day after Easter Sunday. (The Easter holiday was April 20, 2025.) In case you’re ...