Eilif Peterssen, “Judas Iscariot,” 1878, National Museum, Oslo, Norway COMMENTARY: On Good Friday, the ‘terrible abyss’ comes into focus: the freedom that leads some to grace and others to betrayal.
Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara and sexual abuse allegation against César Chávez.
Good Friday is considered for many one of the holiest days of the liturgical year. Part of the Triduum, Good Friday is the day the Church turns its attention to …
A federal judge has ordered immigration authorities to allow the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership and clergy access to an immigration detention center in Broadview, Illinois, during Holy Week.
Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valleyto where there was a garden,into which he and his disciples entered.Judas his betrayer also knew the place,because Jesus had often …
O the wonderful power of the cross! O the unspeakable glory of the Passion, in which is seen at once the Lord’s judgment seat, the trial of the world, and …
“It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit.”
RawPixel.comSano di Pietro, “The Crucifixion,” ca. 1445-1450 Faith, history and science converge on one of Christianity’s oldest questions surrounding the Crucifixion.
Sandifan‘Holy Thursday’ COMMENTARY: The Holy Father has offered to the Church a powerful teaching on the meaning of the priestly ministry in today’s world.
Members of a Catholic pro-life group in Brattleboro, Vermont, were attacked with spray paint on March 31 as they prayed near a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic. An image of Our …
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