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Israeli president, Pope Leo discuss Iran war (CWN)

Posted on 04/3/2026 01:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV discussed the need for diplomacy and the protection of civilians during a telephone conversation this morning with President Isaac Herzog of Israel.

Apr. 3 Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, Weekday

Posted on 04/3/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

"It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit."

Pope Leo, at Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, preaches on the Christian mission in 'this dark hour of history' (CWN)

Posted on 04/2/2026 06:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Stating that “mission is not a heroic adventure reserved for a few, but the living witness of a Body with many members,” Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning (booklet, video) and reflected on the “mission to which God calls us as his people,” in a time the Pope described as “this dark hour of history.”

As Jesus washed our feet, let us serve others, Pope preaches at Holy Thursday evening Mass (CWN)

Posted on 04/2/2026 05:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Lateran Basilica this evening (video) and reflected on Christ’s act of washing the feet of His apostles.

Apr. 2 Holy Thursday of the Sacred Triduum, Opt. Mem.

Posted on 04/2/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

The last three days of Holy Week are referred to as the Easter or Sacred Triduum (Triduum Sacrum), the three-part drama of Christ's redemption: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Apr. 1 Wednesday of Holy Week, Weekday

Posted on 04/1/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Wednesday of Holy Week is traditionally known as Spy Wednesday, to commemorate the treachery of Judas, who made a bargain with the high priest to betray Jesus for 30 silver pieces (Matt 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:1-6).

Mar. 31 Tuesday of Holy Week, Weekday

Posted on 03/31/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

This Holy Week Mass brings us the second description of the Christlike Suffering Servant of the Lord. It is almost a portrait of Jesus during Holy Week. These final three Lenten Gospels all describe a dinner with Judas present.

Mar. 30 Monday of Holy Week, Triduum

Posted on 03/30/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

For those following the readings of daily Mass in Lent, the Biblical best has been saved for Holy Week. The book of the prophet Isaiah contains four separate descriptions of a "Suffering Servant"--a shadowy figure called by God to suffer and give his life for the people. Today we read the first description of the Christ-like Suffering Servant. Isaiah shows him as chosen by God and patiently preaching justice to the nations. It is almost a description of the dedicated, patient Jesus. The Responsorial Psalm is the prayer of the Suffering Servant.

Mar. 29 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Holy Week

Posted on 03/29/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

From the Gospel at the Procession with the Palms, Year A: The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road. The crowds preceding him and those following kept crying out and saying: "Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest." And when he entered Jerusalem the whole city was shaken and asked, "Who is this?" And the crowds replied, "This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee." (Matt 21:7-11)