Monthly Archives: April 2019

Divine Mercy

April 23, 2019 / Michael Haverkamp

The Feast of Divine Mercy is celebrated on the Sunday following Easter. It was added to the liturgical calendar by Pope Saint John Paul II in the Jubilee Year 2000. Following quickly upon the sacrifices of Lent, the solemnity of the Triduum and the joy of Easter, many Catholics may

The Crucifixion

April 16, 2019 / Michael Haverkamp

Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered; and when he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. (Hebrews 5:8-9) The anonymous author of the Letter to the Hebrews explains to his first century audience how Jesus is the

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The Carrying of the Cross

April 1, 2019 / Michael Haverkamp

There is a profound mystery alluded to in what seems like an interesting footnote to the Passion narrative: They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. (Mark 15:21) At first glance, it’s