CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Be men and women of life, Pope Francis says Easter Monday” – CNA

View of St. Peter's Basilica at Vatican from River

“On Easter Monday, Pope Francis stressed that Christ’s resurrection calls each of us to bring the message of Easter – a message of hope and life – to the world. ‘There is life!’ the Pope said April 17. Now, following the Resurrection, “we will be resurrection men and women, men and women of life.’ …”

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: Saint Peter Chrysologus: Sermon 80/[“Do not be afraid!”] – DailyGospel

File Image of Resurrection of Christ by Raphael, adapted from image at loc.gov

“‘I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here.’ This was how the angel spoke to the women; for that very reason he had opened the tomb. It wasn’t so as to let out the Christ, who was already no longer there, but to make it known that Christ was no longer there. ‘He has been

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “From Fear to Faith on Easter Morning” – Archdiocese of Washington/Msgr. Charles Pope

Jesus and Mary Magdalene After Resurrection, adapted from image at loc.gov

“… Like most of the resurrection accounts, John’s version paints a portrait of a journey that some of the early disciples have to make: out of fear and into faith. It shows the need to experience the resurrection and then come to understand it more deeply. While the Gospel account begins with Mary Magdalene, the focus quickly shifts to St.

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Archbishop Chaput: The Triduum and Easter 2017” – Catholic Philly/Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.

Jesus and Mary Magdalene After Resurrection, adapted from image at loc.gov

“… This year and every year, Holy Week is a time to remember that, as the late Cardinal Augustin Mayer once said, ‘nothing great is ever achieved without suffering.’ Discipleship always has a cost. No Christian ever lives the Gospel without eventually encountering the cross. …”

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CATHOLIC MUSIC VIDEO: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”

Christ the King Historic Image Print For Planned Stained Glass Window, adapted from image at loc.gov

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation

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CATHOLIC MUSIC VIDEO: “O Sacred Head Surrounded”

Jesus Carries the Cross, adapted from image at loc.gov

O sacred head, surrounded by crown of piercing thorn! O bleeding head, so wounded, reviled and put to scorn! Our sins have marred the glory of thy most holy face, yet angel hosts adore thee and tremble as they gaze [lyrics continue below video] I see thy strength and vigor all fading in the strife, and death with cruel rigor,

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CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: Stations of the Cross

Jesus Carries the Cross, adapted from image at loc.gov

[embedded facebook post from Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Stillwater, Minnesota, should load below, depicting Stations of the Cross with text captions] I. Jesus is Condemned to Death We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by Your Holy Cross You have Redeemed the world. [genuflect] II. Jesus Takes Up His Cross We adore you, O Christ, and

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