Easter Archives

Easter mystery re-lived in those who choose to remain in God’s love

May 9, 2021

The Lord indicated that the Divine Family, and the blessings that come with divine fellowship, will be given to those who love him and obey him. In short, the graces will be given to those who truly want them.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

Dwindling Armenians show Easter faith in Romania

May 6, 2021

BUCHAREST, Romania — The ethnic Armenian population in Romania numbered more than 40,000 at the beginning of World War II but rapidly plunged during the country’s communist era, especially during the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu. The latest available census data shows a little over 1,300 people in Romania today identify

By Vadim Ghirda and Andreea Alexandru

Vaccinated faithful throng Jerusalem church for Holy Fire

May 1, 2021

Hundreds of Christian worshippers made use of Israel’s easing of coronavirus restrictions Saturday, packing a Jerusalem church revered as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection for an ancient fire ceremony a day before Orthodox Easter.

By Associated Press

Greece keeps lid on Orthodox Easter events, readies tourism

May 1, 2021

Worshippers lined up at churches across Greece on Orthodox Good Friday as the government kept pandemic restrictions in place through the Easter holiday while preparing to restart services for tourists.

By Associated Press

Good Shepherd calls us back to our senses, out to shepherd others

Apr 25, 2021

Through all the insecurities, uncertainties, and fears that surround our hearts, the Good Shepherd calls us back to our senses, back to hope, back to his peace. We are each invited to raise our hearts and respond to him, to run to him and seek his love.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

Account of disciples on way to Emmaus a treasure chest of divine truths

Apr 18, 2021

The two disciples were so distracted in their disappointment that they couldn’t see the mighty works that were already happening in Jerusalem.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

Patriarchs urge Lebanese, Syrians to find hope in the Resurrection

Apr 5, 2021

In Easter messages, two Catholic patriarchs criticized the situation in Lebanon and urged the faithful to cling to the hope of the Resurrection despite the prevailing darkness.

By Doreen Abi Raad

Risen Christ offers hope to people, Cardinal Gregory says at Easter Mass

Apr 5, 2021

The risen Christ on Easter offers hope to people experiencing sorrows in their everyday lives and in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said at an Easter Mass April 4 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS