Fr John Corrigan uses the War Crimes trial and death of Rudolf Hoess, the Commandant of Auschwitz as an example of Divine Mercy. Hoess was shown such human kindness by his guards that he asked for an Auschwitz surviving Polish Jesuit priest, Fr Lohn, to enable him to be sacramentally reconciled. On Divine Mercy Sunday, this is an example of recognizing God’s boundless limits of mercy as well as a demonstration of the transformative power of mercy when we show it to others

Mother Hilda says Jesus’ resurrection offers us a renewed path and lasting hope, no matter how broken our lives may seem. Jesus becomes our source of hope who offers resurrection and a way forward regardless of one's life circumstances

Mark Raue says the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday are inseparable and symbolize the triumph of hope over despair, light over darkness. The empty tomb transforming tragedy into the foundation of Christian hope.

Fr Tony Percys says the empty tomb causes different reactions—each representing different forms of love for Christ. The faith of John is the faith of the contemplative, the mystic, the saint. Can we see ourselves in the beloved disciple?

On The Journey This Week: Bishop Brian Mascord says Easter is a journey of transformation calling us to live in the hope of new beginnings. Mother Hilda says the resurrection offers a way forward regardless of one's life circumstances. Plus, Fr Tony Percy, Byron & Francine Pirola, and Mark Raue

Bishop Brian Mascord says Easter is the triumph of life over death, inaugurating a journey of transformation calling us to live in the hope of new beginnings. The resurrection of Jesus, the heart of our faith, is a personal invitation to live with hope, peace, and purpose

Byron & Francine Pirola say spiritual intimacy in marriages is often neglected due to the socially sensitive nature of religion, yet it's essential for a deep connection regardless of whether couples share the same faith tradition or have different spiritual expressions

Fr John Corrigan says Palm Sunday demonstrates the fleeting nature of worldly glory. By identifying with the humble colt who carried Jesus, we learn to serve quietly, detach from praise and acclaim, and follow Jesus toward the Cross with love and trust

Disciple Fr Antony Jukes says the beloved disciple at the Cross is never named in the Gospel, inviting us to see ourselves in his place. We are the beloved disciple, standing near the Cross, deeply loved by Jesus and called into intimate relationship with Him

Fr Tony Percy says the scripture readings this week highlight the importance of a disciplined tongue. Isaiah is emphasizing listening "like a disciple" and speaking words that uplift the weary, while St. James contrasts this with warnings about the destructive potential of the untamed tongue