ad Deum, qui lætíficat iuventútem meam.
The Paschal Triduum, the three days leading up to Easter Sunday, stands as the most sacred time in the Catholic liturgical year. It’s not just a commemoration of historical events, but a deep immersion into the Paschal Mystery – the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. While the core theological significance has remained constant, the way the Church has celebrated these holy days has evolved, offering us richer insights into their meaning today. To …
Hey there, friends. Holy Week is almost here—April 13–19, 2025 —and it’s kind of a big deal. Holy Week is the week that we walk step-by-step with Jesus through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection. It’s heavy, beautiful, and life-changing if we let it be. I’ve put together a daily reflection plan to help us dive into this sacred time with open hearts. It’s rooted in Scripture, some wisdom from St. Augustine, and the Catechism. It’s …
Actually, the Latin phrase “Terribilis est locus iste” is a biblical text commonly employed as a cantus firmus throughout many Renaissance texts. From Gen 28:17, it translates to “Awesome is this place.” You’ll see it in motifs dealing with the dedication of cathedrals, as in Dufay’s 1436 “Nuper Rosarum Flores” composed for the consecration of Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence. Also available via google translate, the Latin phrase terribilis est locus iste is loaded with meaning. …