Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Reflections”
This year, Holy Saturday will be like none other in recent history. Millions of Catholics will not attend the Easter Vigil. No fire. No lighting of the Paschal candle. No sung exultet. No sequence of readings walking us through salvation history until the coming of the Messiah and final conquering of suffering and death in the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and …
The Long Good Friday We’ve shared in the past the phenomena of Good Friday in the monastery, not simply the traditions and rituals of the Triduum, but the hard to describe ache and longing nuns, especially those dedicated to Eucharistic adoration, feel in the tangible absence of the Blessed Sacrament on that one Holy Day of the year when Mass …
A reflection for priests: Father, you’ve got a nail in your hand. right there. Between the radius and the ulna bones below the wrist. That nail is capable of bearing the weight of a body hanging in crucifixion. Grab onto that nail, Father. Never quit. Never let go of it. That nail, painful as it is, conforms you to The …
“Dear Fathers, did you know?…” [We are happy to republish this post from the later portion of the Jubilee Year for Priests when our Oblates of the Precious Blood shared details of what they were offering for priests. May this continue to provide encouragement and inspiration for all our beloved priests.] We address this page to our dear priests who …
The Diocese of Knoxville is offering several opportunities for the faithful to participate and immerse yourself in God’s mercy during this Lenten season. In particular, we are praying for the success of these three initiatives. Click on the images to learn more about them and join us in praying for their success. 40 Days for Life Rosary for Life …