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He Is Lovelier Still: A Homily for Good Friday

Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?” – John…
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Two Ways, One Master: A Homily for Holy Wednesday

Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him. – Matthew…
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Appointed to Die Twice: A Homily for Holy Monday

When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him…
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What is it Like to Make Confession to a Priest?

On Ash Wednesday, I make my way to the church office. I am here to make a sacramental confession. At the top of the stairs, an usher greets me quietly. She hands me a bulletin with the liturgy for confession and points me to chairs by a large window. Pinned…
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