When I recently told a colleague that I was writing a brief piece on the Seven Last Words – or Seven Sayings – of Christ and having a Zoom service on Friday, he responded: “Isn’t that a bit old school ...

Every year on Good Friday, Christians meditate on the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice for us in suffering a humiliating, bloody death by crucifixion. It’s a time to dwell on what Jesus suffered for us, in ...

These meditations are dedicated to Cardinal George Pell, a courageous shepherd of the flock and a faithful son of the Church. He has suffered for his fidelity. Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever ...

What were the last sentences or words of Christ while on the cross? What are their significances to believers and unbelievers today? Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” ...

When the word is in turmoil, these words of Jesus can bring peace back into your life.For Jesus’ disciples, their lives were tumultuous and in many ways, they were often living in fear. Following ...

CWN Editor's Note: At his regular public audience on Wednesday, September 3, Pope Leo XIV offered a meditation on Christ’s last words on the Cross, as reported in the Gospel of St. John: “I thirst” ...

Pray with us as we hear from a cop, a doctor, 2 students, a nurse, a mom who's lost her son, and The Anchoress. Pray with us as we hear from a cop, a doctor, 2 students, a nurse, a mom who’s lost her ...

Bible reading is increasing in America, but engagement with Scripture should ultimately lead to deeper knowledge of Jesus and His teachings. Knowing facts about Jesus is different from developing a ...

(RNS) — Days before Good Friday, the Rev. Stacey Hamilton continued to contemplate what she would preach about some of the last words of Jesus: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise ...

Perhaps you’ll recall back in February when the head of the Jesuit order, Fr. Arturo Sosa, cast doubt on the trustworthiness of the Gospels (in particular, Jesus’ teaching on divorce): There would ...

Editor’s Note: The Seven Last Words, taped at EWTN April 11, will be broadcast on Good Friday at 5 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Father Raymond J. de Souza. On Good Friday, Catholics keep the custom of the ...