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Palm Sunday: Coming Face to Face with Jesus

When we encounter Jesus and the Gospel, we immediately sense that we are dealing with something that is not of this world. To be a Christian is not the same as being a member of an organization. When we join an organization, we make a commitment to the goals and objectives of the organization, but we still have our own private lives that we live outside of the meetings and activities of the organization.

Where do the palms for Palm Sunday come from?

With Palm Sunday right around the corner, Catholics across the globe will soon be handed leaves as they walk into church. Some might fold them into elaborate little crosses. Kids will poke each other with them. But it's safe to say most won't know where they came from.

Revitalizing Spiritual and Pastoral Care: Pope Francis' Reforms at Basilica of St. Mary Major

Pope Francis has enacted significant changes in the administration of the papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, emphasizing spiritual and pastoral care while appointing a coadjutor archpriest to oversee the oldest Marian shrine in the West.

Jonathan Roumie to Deliver Commencement Address at The Catholic University of America

Actor and voice artist Jonathan Roumie has been announced as the keynote speaker for The Catholic University of Americaâ� s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony. Widely recognized for his portrayal of Jesus in the acclaimed television series "The Chosen," Jonathan brings a unique perspective on faith and perseverance to the graduating class.

Palm or Passion Sunday: Palms, Passion, and Progress

The week we call Holy begins when we hear the contrasting Gospel readings during the Liturgy of Palm or Passion Sunday. Before we enter the Church in a Procession waving Palm branches, we listen to the Gospel narrative and are invited to identify with the jubilant crowds welcoming the Master into Jerusalem.

St. Joseph: A True 'Man's Man', Calling All Men to Follow Jesus

"Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary; of whom Jesus was born, he who is called Christ. Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to send her away quietly. But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, ...

Embrace Mary's Love: Help Share the Light of Christ with Families

Dear Friends in Faith, In the spirit of Mary's profound love for her son, Jesus Christ, we at Catholic Online School are propelled by a mission to envelop the world in His teachings through accessible, compassionate education. With more than 1.24 million students enrolled globally, our commitment mirrors Mary's unwavering devotion--offering a beacon of knowledge and faith to families everywhere, free of charge. This labor of love, inspired by the Holy Mother's example, seeks to ensure that the ...

When Did We See You Hungry? Lent and the Love of Preference for the Poor

The option or love of preference for the poor. This is an option or a special form of primacy in the exercise of Christian charity to which the whole tradition of the church bears witness. It affects the life of each Christian inasmuch as he or she seeks to imitate the life of Christ, but it applies equally to our social responsibilities and hence to our manner of living, and to the logical decisions to be made concerning the ownership and use of goods.-Blessed John Paul II