The Pope to UNIV: "We contemplate Christ crucified"
At the end of his catechesis on the virtue of patience, Pope Francis greeted the young people at UNIV, who came to Rome for Holy Week.
"Those who love know how to wait"
In his 27 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the virtue of patience.
Meditations: Wednesday of Holy Week
Reflections for Wednesday of Holy Week. The topics are: Judas was an apostle chosen by Jesus; divine mercy is greater than our weakness; a hope that leads us back to God.
Meditations: Tuesday of Holy Week
Reflections for Tuesday of Holy Week. The topics are: Saint Peter learned to be humble; lowering oneself to follow Christ; relying on God's strength.
Meditations: Monday of Holy Week
Reflections for Monday of Holy Week. The topics are: Mary of Bethany gives Jesus her most precious possession; our deeds can bring Christ's "good aroma" to the world; caring for Jesus in the Tabernacle.
Meditations: Palm Sunday
The first of the reflections for each day of Holy Week. The topics for Palm Sunday are: our Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem; the donkey: the one closest to Jesus; grasping how God reigns
Meditations: Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during these final days of Lent.
Meditations: Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on this last Friday before Good Friday.
Meditations: Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Some reflections that can enrich our prayer as we approach Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.