Study of the Readings
Ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
John Kavanaugh, SJ
Jesus entered the deeps of death, a plunge he need not have made, had he not loved us in our sorry state.
John J. Pilch
A faithful person is a reliable person, one who manifests enduring personal loyalty or personal faithfulness “no matter what.” In other words, faith can be viewed as a social glue that binds people together in this world.
Holy Thursday
Augustine of Hippo
Good Friday
Peter Chrysologus
Easter Vigil
Hippolytus of Rome
Easter
Guerric of Igny
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
Since nine readings are assigned for the Easter Vigil, eight of them followed by responsorial psalms, we do well to prepare for that celebration by reflecting on how that rich anthology hangs together.