Easter Sunday Gospel Reflection
On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. ...
These Eucharistic Miracles Helped Me Believe In The Real Presence
We live in a world where secularization and technology have rendered most people detached from organized religion of any sort. Science has, to some extent, been hostile or at...
Marital Truth Hurts — But Love Rejoices In It
We live in an age where truth has been softened into preference. “My truth” and “your truth” sound generous, almost enlightened, but beneath the language is a deeper...
4 Ways To Practice Mental Chastity
“The vow of chastity includes purity of body and soul; this is easily lost … This great treasure is deposited in a castle, which has many portals and openings, and if these...
From Caution To Communion: How God Uses Family Tension To Heal Us
Most people do not withdraw from relationships because they are unloving.They withdraw because they are wounded. In families especially, proximity can feel perilous. Wounded...
4th Sunday Of Lent Gospel Reflection John 9:1-41
This reflection is an excerpt from The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass (Year A). Click here to purchase! As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth.His...
As A Catholic Parent, Here’s How I Guide My Kids When They’re Afraid
Most of our fears as young kids revolve around nighttime. As we grow up, the tools we're taught stay with us. Whether you've got young ones or older ones (or fears yourself),...
How Many Catholics Have Won the Nobel Peace Prize?
Throughout history, Catholics—both religious and lay—have actively engaged in efforts to end war, poverty, hunger, and injustice. From vastly different disciplines and...
3rd Sunday Of Lent Reflection: Do You Trust Jesus?
Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.Jacob’s well was there.Jesus, tired from his journey, sat...
Redemptive Suffering: Uncovering The “Hidden Treasure” Of Suffering
“It all just feels so pointless.” A few days into Lent, a good friend shared these words with me about the practices she decided to adopt for the season. This friend,...
What To Read On Good Friday For Adults And Kids
How do you spend Good Friday? Catholic-Link has a list of 25 suggestions for what to do on Good Friday, but we have one more to consider. Spend time in silent reflection by...
Palm Sunday Catholic Bible Study Reflection
When the hour came,Jesus took his place at table with the apostles.He said to them,"I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,for, I tell you, I...
What Do Catholics Do On Spy Wednesday?
“I spy with my little eye…a dandelion!” my tiny voice would say with excitement as my mom and I would play the “I Spy” game. This game was a joy-filled way to notice the...
Embrace Silence During Holy Week (And Improve Your Mental Health!)
Palm Sunday Gospel One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot,went to the chief priests and said,"What are you willing to give meif I hand him over to you?"They paid...
Why Every Friday Is Like A Mini Good Friday
What is Good Friday? Good Friday is the second day of the Sacred Triduum, in between Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil. Good Friday is the commemoration of the passion and death...
5 Triduum Traditions To Help Your Family Celebrate Holy Week
In Holy Week, the Catholic Church invites us to experience the most critical moments in history. In the business of daily life, the repetitive nature of the liturgical...
Why Christ’s Sacrifice On Good Friday Is So Much More Than Just A Few Hours On The Cross
With all the evil and suffering in the world, how does the less than twenty hours of the Passion of our Lord atone for all of the evil of human history? Many new Christians...
The Path of Suffering | Liturgy Live Palm Sunday
This week on the podcast we go over the entrance into Jerusalem and the problem of suffering in our faith life. How our Baptism, or conversion, is a joyful entrance in to the...
Discovering Mary In The Triduum, Easter, And Beyond
Back in January, I realized that I didn’t know my Mother. No, not my biological mother, my spiritual Mother…our spiritual Mother. The one who not only brought Jesus into the...
Finding Consolation In The Lord’s Passion And In Your Own Life
Fr. Ian VanHeusen presents a gospel reflection and spiritual exercise on the Gospel reading for Palm Sunday, Mk. 14:1-15:47. Throughout the Lenten season, Father encourages...
Suffering Doesn’t Always Make Sense, But Embracing It Could Save Lives
One of the things we say when referring to Jesus, is that we call Him our Redeemer. We do this because Jesus died on the cross to pay the debt that came to be on account of...
The Stations of The Cross | Video Reflections From 3 Saints
Praying the Stations of the Cross is an important spiritual practice during the season of Lent. Meditating on the sufferings of Our Lord will help us to more fully experience...
25 Things You Can Do On Good Friday To Remember Christ’s Sacrifice
Good Friday is the most solemn day of the year for Christians. This is the day when we remember Christ's death on the cross for us. We remember the suffering He endured for...
Take A Friend To Church This Holy Week: It Could Change Their Life
Each year during Holy Week, we celebrate the most fundamental aspects of our Catholic faith. We remember the love of God, the sacrifice of His Son Jesus for our sake, the...
Stretched For The Sake Of Love | Palm Sunday Spiritual Exercises
In this Lenten series and Catholic Bible Study, Father Ian VanHeusen presents his weekly spiritual exercise based on scriptures to help us grow in our relationship with the...
5 Things To Do To Make Holy Week The Most Important Week Of The Year
Holy Week should be the most important week of the year for all Christians. It should be the week in which we give of ourselves to the fullest in order to fully...
4 Movies About The Life Of Jesus To Watch This Lent
It seems that Hollywood is starting to realize the power of the name of Jesus and is responding by creating more movies about the life of Jesus. Well, maybe. At the very...
7 Psalms To Pray During Lent
The Psalms are a wonderful way to pray at any time of year because they truly echo the emotions of the heart and draw us closer to God. Since the seventh century, it has...
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Work For The Master | St. Dominic Savio
"Nothing seems tiresome or painful when you are working for a Master who pays well; who rewards even a cup of cold water given for love of Him."— St. Dominic Savio
Thank God, Even In Suffering | St. Arnold
"God loves those who thank Him even in suffering."— St. Arnold Janssen More Resources For Those Who Are Suffering Real Suffering Redemptive Suffering: Uncovering The “Hidden...
3 Ways To Grow Daily In Perfection During Lent
During Lent, we turn our hearts to Christ’s call to holiness in the Gospels: “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt 5:48). Although our...
Catholic Liturgical Living: February
Links to purchase: Three to Get Married, The All Saints Sock Club, Engraved Catholic Pen Set Are you ready for Lent? Get your Lent Guide HERE!...
How To Bless Your Home On The Epiphany 2026
Traditionally, Catholics bless their homes and everyone who lives there on the Feast of the Epiphany each year. It’s easy to do, and we highly recommend giving it a try!...
Holy Family, Pray For Us
Holy Family, pray for us! “O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of...
Say This Prayer Before Opening Christmas Gifts
Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest, and let these Christmas gifts to us be blessed.“Give thanks unto the Lord,for He is good and His mercy endures forever.”- Psalm...
The Catholic Liturgical Year
Catholic Liturgical Year Dates For 2025 First Sunday of Advent – December 1, 2024 Advent Season – December 1–24, 2024 Christmas Day – December 25, 2024 Christmas Season –...
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Catholic Prayer For Thanksgiving: Litany Of Gratitude
We thank you, Lord!
When Troubles Come | St. Mary Mackillop
"Whatever troubles may be before you, accept them bravely, remembering Whom you are trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let...
Lent Should Bring Spiritual Renewal |St. John Chrysostom
"The fast of Lent has no advantage to us unless it brings about our spiritual renewal. It is necessary while fasting to change our whole life and practice virtue. Turning...
Meaning Of Repentance | St. John Climacus
"TO REPENT IS NOT TO LOOK DOWNWARDS AT MY OWN SHORTCOMINGS, BUT UPWARDS AT GOD’S LOVE.IT IS NOT TO LOOK BACKWARDS WITH SELF-REPROACH, BUT FORWARD WITH TRUSTFULNESS.IT IS TO...
Do Not Renounce Your Ability To Think | Pope Leo XIV
Do not renounce your ability to think There has long been abundant evidence that algorithms designed to maximize engagement on social media — which is profitable for...
Jesus Is Here With His Cross | St. Therese
“Yes, my heart’s dear one, Jesus, is here with His cross. Since you are one of His favorites, He wants to make you into His likeness; why be afraid that you will not have the...
Undertake Courageously Great Tasks For God’s Glory | St. John Eudes
"Undertake courageously great tasks for God's glory, to the extent that he'll give you power and grace for this purpose. Even though you can do nothing on your own, you can...
Spend Time Gazing At The Crucifix | Pope Francis
God loves us, and He loves us madly, as one of the saints used to say. God’s love appears to be madness. He loves us: “God loved the world so much that He gave us His only...
Never A Child So Wise | Christmas Quote St. Peter Canisus
“Never was a whimpering bit of humanityso powerful that, while lying on His bed of straw, He could command the very starsto direct whom He wished to visit Him.Never a child...
A Midnight Christmas Mass Homily | St. Francis de Sales
“Among the solemnities of Holy Church there are three which have been celebrated at all times and which have their original source in that great feat of Passover which was...
Christmas – A School Of Faith And Love (St. John Paul II)
Dum medium silentium teneret omnia..."– "While earth was rapt in silence and night only half through its course, your almighty Word, O Lord, came down from his royal throne"...
If You Become Christ’s… | St. Brendan
This video shows the beauty and wonder of God's creation, but it's still nothing compared with the wonders God will do in you if you choose to become Christ's. Let Christ...
How To Hear God’s Voice In Prayer | Fr. Mathias Thelen
Our video of the week is a talk given by Fr. Mathias Thelen to his parishioners at St. Patrick's in Brighton, Michigan. He has incredible practical insights that will allow...
Catholic Movies To Watch: Pope Leo’s 4 Favorite Movies
What kind of movies does the Pope enjoy? Gather a group of friends or family and take the time to watch these four movies are Pope Leo's favorites. These should be added to...
Catholic Baptismal Font Explained!
What is the Catholic Baptismal Font? Fr. George explains! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/y-j236ILhbg What Happens In Baptism? What Are The Effects of Baptism? Why Should You...
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Catholic Young Adults At SEEK26
What do you seek? Jesus asked the disciples this question because he knows their hearts. They were restless in a good way. They did not want to settle for the normal routine...
Family Issues? Don’t Let It Ruin Your Holidays
Try these tips if your family is causing you stress this holiday season. Learn More Here - https://catholic-link.org/family-healing-catholic-prayer/...
Pope Leo XIV Just Recommended This Book | The Practice of the Presence of God
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catholic-Link.org (@catholiclink_en) Why Did Pope Leo XIV Recommend This Book? "One of you, there is a German journalist on here...
Graced And Gifted: An Interview With Kimberly Hahn
Kimberly Hahn's Bible Study, Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker's Heart and podcast Beloved and Blessed by the St Paul Institute are incredible resources...
Can You Pray A Rosary Without Beads?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyAxyVIbuE How To Pray A Rosary The origin of the Rosary dates back to the year 800, but it has evolved throughout the centuries resulting in...
Anger: When Is It A Sin?
Our first reading today comes from Sirach 27:30–28:7. Sirach is one of the deuterocanonical books, which are not included in Protestant Bibles due to historical reasons....
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What Did Jesus Actually Accomplish By Dying And Rising From The Dead?
“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name…”...
How Much Of The Easter Story Should I Share With My Children?
I remember the first time I introduced my oldest child to Easter. It was Good Friday, and my wise-for-her-years two year old was asking about what was special about the day....
Should Catholic Parents Allow Their Children To Believe In The Easter Bunny?
Easter is the holiest day of the Christian calendar, a time of prayerful reflection and celebration, commemorating of the death and resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ....
Divine Mercy Sunday Is Good For Your Mental Health
Gospel of John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their...
Why It’s Important To Celebrate Easter EVERY Sunday Of The Year
The Sabbath Day Sunday, the seventh day of the week is the sabbath, a day of solemn rest, that is set aside for the Lord. This goes all the way back to the dawn of creation...
Easter Sunday Gospel Reflection
Gospel Of John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week,Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning,while it was still dark,and saw the stone removed from the tomb.So...
Seeking Easter Joy
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! The stone is rolled away. The tomb where Christ once laid is empty. Death did not hold Him. He conquered death and restored life. Jesus,...
Sacred Catholic Music For Holy Week & Easter Sunday
I would like to offer a few songs to listen to during Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter. I tried to incorporate some Byzantine Catholic chant from the Divine Liturgy or the...
3 Ways To Celebrate The Easter Octave
It’s Easter! Yes, really, it is STILL Easter. The Church, in her great joy and celebration of Easter, celebrates eight full days of solemnities in honor of the Resurrection...
5 Joys Of Preparing RCIA Candidates
What is RCIA? What are the Steps? For the past few decades, the normal way for an unbaptized non-Catholic to enter the Catholic Church is the RCIA process. This stands for...
If You’ve Never Been To Easter Vigil Mass, Here’s Why You Need To Go
The Mother of All Vigils The Easter Vigil is the most extraordinary liturgy of the entire year in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. The Roman Missal guides the...
Catholic Gifts For Teens And Tweens Easter Baskets (And Confirmation Gifts Too!)
It's always so much fun filling a child's Easter Basket. There are many great Catholic children's books to choose from, Shining Light Dolls, Catholic coloring books, Saint...
TXT Stories Easter: He’s Back!
TXT Stories has imagined what communication would have looked like if the followers of Jesus had text messaging at the first Easter. Of course, this isn't...
Discovering Mary In The Triduum, Easter, And Beyond
Back in January, I realized that I didn’t know my Mother. No, not my biological mother, my spiritual Mother…our spiritual Mother. The one who not only brought Jesus into the...
Discover Your True Identity When You Encounter Jesus | Catholic Bible Study
In today's video reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise based on Luke 24:13-35. We hope you enjoy and use this Catholic Bible study. A reading from...
Do Not Forget: You Are Part Of A Love Story
One of the best ways to enrich your faith is to read the scriptures daily. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method which we...
13 Things That Might Happen To You When You Encounter The Risen Jesus
Every person who has an encounter with the Risen Jesus is changed. The accounts in the New Testament show the many different emotions and responses people experienced when...
How Jesus’ Wounds Convinced Doubting Thomas To Open The Doors Of His Heart | Catholic Bible Study
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the Gospel Reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the "Lectio Divina"; this is a...
How To Liberate A Guilty Conscience | Catholic Bible Study
St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of contemplation, of vocal and mental...
7 Easter Traditions To Celebrate All Seven Weeks Of Easter
Most people can tell you that Lent is 40 days, but how long is Easter? One day? Yes, Easter Sunday is one day, but do you know how long the season of Easter really is? Seven...
4 Signs You’ve Missed The Mark On Easter (Or Any Sunday)
Alleluia! Now what? Did you know that Easter is both an Octave (8 days) and a season (Eastertide is 50 days long!)? We are an Easter people, as the saying goes, and, as such,...
As We Bask In Glory, Will The World Still See The Cross?
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Remember, before Christianity, Sunday was the first day of the work week. Imagine that...
25 Things You Can Do On Good Friday To Remember Christ’s Sacrifice
Good Friday is the most solemn day of the year for Christians. This is the day when we remember Christ's death on the cross for us. We remember the suffering He endured for...
Take A Friend To Church This Holy Week: It Could Change Their Life
Each year during Holy Week, we celebrate the most fundamental aspects of our Catholic faith. We remember the love of God, the sacrifice of His Son Jesus for our sake, the...
3 Reasons To Watch “The Case For Christ”
The Case for Christ on DVD has just been released and I'm so excited to be able to view this great film and discuss with both my small group Bible study and my family. I had...
These 3 Essential Pillars Help Us Discover The Purpose Of Lent
What is the purpose of Lent? Lent is not simply a way to renew your commitment to a New Year's resolution or jump start your diet. It's much more than a tradition or ritual....
5 Things To Do To Make Holy Week The Most Important Week Of The Year
Holy Week should be the most important week of the year for all Christians. It should be the week in which we give of ourselves to the fullest in order to fully...
The One Word Never To Say During Lent
Most Catholics are aware of the Lenten traditions of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Besides eating meat on Fridays, there are a few other things that Church says we can't...
9 Tip Survival Guide For Returning To Mass When You Haven’t Been In Awhile
This article is for you, especially for you, if you have been thinking about going back to Mass. On the part of all of us at Catholic-Link, let me personally invite you back...
Looking Ahead To Pentecost
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About The Symbols Of The Holy Spirit?
What did the symbol of the tongues of fire on Pentecost represent? the burning bush on Mount Sinai from which God spoke to Moses the ability to speak and proclaim the Word of...
The Importance of Pentecost in the Life of Today’s Catholics
I did a month-long program with Dr. Bob Schuchts, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and the JPII Healing Center back in 2020, and if I learned anything, it’s that everyone in the...
What To Say Instead Of “What Would Jesus Do?”
Pentecost Gospel of John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood...
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