“And suddenly… Glory to God in the highest!” For forty long days, the Church has maintained a solemn silence. The most jubilant hymn of the liturgy—the Gloria—has not been heard. The words the angels sang in Bethlehem (“Gloria in excelsis Deo”) have been absent, like a distant echo, waiting for the …
Read More »The Mystery of the Sacred Midnight: At What Exact Time Did Jesus Rise (and Why the Church Celebrates It at Night)?
Introduction: The Night That Changed History Imagine for a moment the scene: a cold dawn in Jerusalem, the eerie silence of a sealed tomb, and suddenly… Light shatters the darkness! The lifeless body of Christ is transfigured in glory, the stone rolls away, and angels proclaim: “He is not here, for He has …
Read More »Quasimodo Sunday: An Echo of Mercy and Hope in the Heart of Easter
In the vast and rich liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, there are days that shine with special brilliance, and others that, though less known, hold deep spiritual significance. Among the latter is Quasimodo Sunday, a celebration that, while not often mentioned in everyday conversation, carries a powerful and timely message …
Read More »From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: A Journey of Love and Redemption
Holy Week is the heart of the Christian liturgical calendar. It is the time when the Church relives the final days of Jesus on Earth: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, His Passion, His death on the cross, and His glorious Resurrection. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, the liturgy guides …
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