The Sixth Word | The Seven Last Words

The Sixth Word | The Seven Last Words

“It is finished.” (Jn. 19: 30) Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation, reflects on Jesus saying “it is finished.” Drawing on St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Fulton Sheen, Luke shows the way in which Jesus’ utterance here is not an admission of defeat, but...
The Fifth Word | The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Fifth Word | The Seven Last Words of Christ

“I thirst.” (Jn. 19: 28) Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation, reflects on Jesus’ thirst on the Cross and the relationship between this moment and his encounter with the woman at the well. Luke explains the way that Jesus’ “thirst” applies not just to his...
The Fourth Word | The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Fourth Word | The Seven Last Words of Christ

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt. 27: 46, Mk. 15:34) Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation, reflects on Jesus’ agony from the Cross and the human experience of separation from God. Drawing on Psalm 22, Jesus’ words are explained in light of future...
The Third Word| The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Third Word| The Seven Last Words of Christ

“When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” (Jn. 19: 26-27) Luke Arredondo,...
The First Word | The Seven Last Words of Christ

The First Word | The Seven Last Words of Christ

“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” (Lk. 23: 34) Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation, reflects on the tradition of the Seven Last Words as well as Jesus’ first word, in which he forgives his executioners. Luke explains the connection between...
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

Join Bishop Strickland live from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler, TX to celebrate the liturgy of Maundy Thursday. The Mass is...