The Cross of Christ is the Throne of Grace

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, Year C

Fr. Jim homily

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Today, we reach the climax of the Easter Triduum as we focus on our Blessed Lord’s Suffering and Death on the cross. The cross is at the center of our Christian life; it is at the center of our Triduum. As I was preparing for my Good Friday homily, several scriptures stood out to me. First, from the prophet Isaiah, who says, “See, my servant shall prosper, he shall be raised high and greatly exalted” (Is. 52:13). In Jesus, lifted high on the Cross, we see the fulfillment of this prophecy. The…

Tonight We Take Up the Cup of Salvation With Christ

Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, Year C

Fr. Jim homily

6 minute read

This evening, we celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Scriptures remind us of the history of salvation, which is fulfilled in Christ, who establishes the New Covenant in his own blood. Jesus, the Incarnate Word of God, speaks and it happens. Just as in the beginning, God says, “Let there be light, and there was light” (Gn. 1:3), so too, when Jesus says, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me” (1 Cor. 13:24) he at one and the same time institutes the Eucharist and…

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