Study of the Readings
Ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
John Kavanaugh, SJ
Jesus entered the deeps of death, a plunge he need not have made, had he not loved us in our sorry state.
If we ever thought for a minute about the reality we claim is taking place in our Eucharists, we might run for cover.
John J. Pilch
One purpose of the empty-tomb tradition is to remind believers that faith comes from hearing.
Holy Thursday
Augustine of Hippo
Good Friday
Peter Chrysologus
Easter Vigil
Hippolytus of Rome
Easter
Guerric of Igny
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
The Passion account of John is unique among the Gospel accounts in a number of ways. So let me play the Bible teacher that I am.
The center of gravity in the liturgical celebration of Easter is the Vigil.