"For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead." If death is the common door through which we all must enter, then the Empty Tomb gives us a hopeful glimpse of what lies on the other side.

"We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of God the Father, we too might live in newness of life." The Sacred Paschal Triduum concludes with the Easter Vigil in which our RCIA Elect are received into the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation.

"But he was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins; upon him was the chastisement that makes us whole; by his stripes we were healed." The Sacred Paschal Triduum continues with the solemn celebration of the Lord's Passion.  

"If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet." On Holy Thursday, we are called to love and serve God by loving and serving those around us who seek Christ's healing touch.  

"Truly, this was the Son of God!" Our solemn celebration of Holy Week begins with the commemoration of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, followed by the Gospel proclamation of his Passion.  

"I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" In the raising of Lazarus, Jesus presents us with his promise of eternal life.  

"You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. . . Live as children of light!" Jesus is our light. Do we believe this?

"If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him and he would have given you living water." Jesus calls us to the waters of eternal life.

"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid."

"Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights." If we are one with the Spirit and nurtured by God's Word, we, too, will be able to face the temptations that lead us astray.