The following is the homily preached by Deacon Pat Hessel at Holy Trinity Parish (Spruce Grove) at the Easter Vigil on March 31, 2018. I liked it so much I wanted to share it here... How wonderful it was to listen to these nine readings from our … [Read more]
Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday
Liturgically speaking, Holy Saturday is the quietest day of the year - the time between Jesus' death, and his resurrection which takes place at the Easter Vigil, technically Easter Sunday. It has long been one of my favorite homilies, because Holy … [Read more]
Good Friday Reflection: The Power of Christ’s Blood (St. John Chrysostom)
You may not know that one of the promises clergy & religious make upon entering their vocation is to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (AKA Divine office.) This is a routine of prayers that they pray at various times throughout the day to make sure … [Read more]
Meditation for Holy Thursday
Today is Holy Thursday, the beginning of the Easter Triduum, a three day feast which remembers for us the events of Christ's Paschal mystery. Although we celebrate them over three days (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday), they make up … [Read more]
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