Opus Dei

Reflections for Holy Thursday. The topics are: Jesus washes the apostles’ feet; God gives himself to us in the Eucharist; giving thanks for the Eucharist and for the priesthood.

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.

Daily meditations for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

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.

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.

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

At the anointing in Bethany, Mary wanted to bid Jesus farewell and show her affection for Him in a way that would last through the centuries.

Once a year Christians spend forty days preparing for Easter. To imitate our Lord’s fast in the desert, the early Christians fasted from food and drink in the traditional fashion. This meant having only one meal a day.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during this season of Lent. The topics are: discovering who Jesus is; the Cross makes our lives complete; love and sacrifice for others.

Some reflections that can assist our prayer during this Lenten season.