Pope Francis opened Holy Week celebrating the Palm Sunday liturgy in St Peter’s Basilica without a congregation. The full text of his homily follows. Celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Saint Peter’s Basilica Sunday, 5 April 2020 Jesus �...

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Since the date of Easter cannot be transferred, and due to the restrictions we are under at this time the Bishop and parish priests will celebrate the Easter liturgy without the presence of the people. All celebrations listed below must be “without the physical participation of the faithful.” We...

A votive Mass “in time of pandemic” and a new prayer for Good Friday The Congregation for Divine Worship adds an intention to the Solemn Intercessions during the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and proposes a votive Mass taking into consideration the crisis in which the world is living By Va...

PRAYER FOR A TIME OF ANXIETY It seems that I return to you most easily when I need comfort,   O God. Hello… here I am again, knowing that you are waiting for me with love and warming light.   In the shadow of your wings I find respite and relief that feeds my innermost......