Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
Two Mothers
‘Twas late. Christ’s weary mother stood alone, peering with lighted lantern thro’ the gloom – Love’s farewell vigil of the day’s long watch. “What...
Holy Saturday
The day before Easter is Holy Saturday, also known as the Harrowing of Hell. For Jesus’ disciples, this would have been the Jewish Sabbath...
Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and commemorates the end of Jesus’ life and the events that immediately preceded it. This...
Holy Thursday
Catholics commemorate the Last Supper on the Thursday before Easter, known as Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday. Maundy is derived from the Latin word...
Candles
In the Catholic Church, candles serve practical, decorative, and liturgical purposes. Jesus said that He was the Light of the World and He wanted...
Palm Sunday
Throughout Holy Week Catholics pray and reflect on the events leading up to and during the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. Holy week...
Stations of the Cross
From the earliest days of the Church, faithful Christians have made trips to the Holy Land to follow the footsteps of Jesus on the...
The Annunciation
The archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to let her know that she had been chosen by God to give birth to his...
Divine Revelation
God loves man and wants every person to spend eternity with Him, so from the beginning of time He has shown Himself so that...
St. Joseph
St. Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus and husband of Mary. His family roots can be traced back to King David. St. Joseph...