The Word Among Us

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Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, Easter Monday morning, ending an extraordinary papacy that began on a cold evening almost 12 years earlier.

Today's Meditation: John 20:11-18

Whom are you looking for? (John 20:15)
We’re very familiar with the story; we heard it yesterday, in fact! But today, we hear it from St. John’s point of view. Mary Magdalene went to Jesus’ tomb to anoint his body, a sacred task that she had to postpone until the Sabbath was… More »

Featured Articles for this Week

Remembering a Man of the Spirit
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Remembering a Man of the Spirit

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, Easter Monday morning, ending an extraordinary papacy that began on a cold evening just over twelve years earlier… More »

Personal Spirituality Resource Article

The Paschal Triduum

The Paschal TriduumHoly Week offers time to slow down and receive the riches of his kindness and love… More »

Saints & Heroes Resource Article

Jesus’ Anointing at Bethany

Jesus’ Anointing at BethanyJesus loves us extravagantly. He is the One who gives us gifts far beyond what we deserve… More »

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