He is risen! Alleluia! As we celebrate the risen Lord during this Easter season, we can reflect on other “resurrections” we experience at Catholic Charities.

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Alleluia! Christ is risen; truly, He is risen! That Easter greeting offers all of us hope, encouragement and perseverance. We know the struggles that so many people face. We know the power of despair. We also know the power of the Resurrection. We know the power of God to bring hope out of despair. We truly believe that even though we…

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The liturgy on Good Friday is rather solemn and stark. We make our way to Calvary and embrace the mystery of the Cross. Our churches are bare, with no flowers or decoration; we utilize only the things that are necessary. Good Friday is the only day that we do not have Mass. The liturgy of the Celebration of the…

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While all of Holy Week is very special, Holy Thursday is my most favorite. While the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and we observe the incredible symbolism of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, it is the solemn adoration of the Blessed Sacrament that follows the Mass that brings so…

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