March is Women’s History Month. Along with our three female saints observances, preaching and teaching might include quotes from great women (biblical or local) where appropriate.

Today's readings carry the sorrow of the world. The false accusations, denials, betrayals, and beatings Jesus faced are heartbreaking.

Some of the brightest words in the Bible are about loyalty. “Wherever you go, I will go,” says Ruth to Naomi as she leaves her homeland for good.

The whole point of being a Christian is so that we will never have to stand on the side of Jesus’ torturers. If we are true to our faith, such depravity and inhumanity should be impossible for us.

Early in my marriage I had the horrible habit of becoming extremely drowsy whenever my wife wanted to deal with a difficult issue.

Brothers and sisters, as we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for forgiveness.

Not all of us are expected to die a martyr’s death, but we are all called to the pursuit of Christian virtue.

Browse our library for additional Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Cycle A material.