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One thing I've learnt this Lent... Is that any feeling of discouragement comes from the evil one. In recent Gospels, there was a theme of running. Like the Disciples who ran to the tomb, so should we. If we keep running towards the Lord, how can we be discouraged?

@KatiePMcGrady Happy Easter to you all. Thank you for all you so to bring the Gospel to life for so many of us.

Happy Easter, friends. He is risen, risen indeed!

Happy Easter! Alleluia, He is risen! 🙏🤍

On Easter Sunday, one word returns to our churches with particular joy: Alleluia. Throughout Lent, this word is absent from our liturgy. It is set aside, almost as if the Church is holding its breath. Then, at the Easter Vigil and on Easter morning, it bursts forth again, sung with great joy: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia comes from the Hebrew phrase Hallelu Yah, which means “Praise the Lord.” It is a word of pure praise, a joyful cry that God is good and worthy of our worship. In Catholic schools and parishes, children quickly notice its return at Easter. After weeks without hearing it at Mass, suddenly it is everywhere, in hymns, in responses, in joyful singing. And the reason is simple: Jesus is risen. Easter is the greatest feast of the Church because it proclaims that death does not have the final word. The sorrow of Good Friday has given way to the joy of the Resurrection. The tomb is empty. Christ is alive. That is why the Church sings Alleluia. It is our cry of joy, our song of praise, our proclamation that Christ has conquered death. Children understand joy instinctively. They know what it means to celebrate good news. Easter invites all of us to share in that same joy the joy that comes from knowing that Jesus is alive and that his love is stronger than death. St Pope John Paul II once expressed this beautifully when he said: “We are the Easter people and Alleluia is our song.” Those words remind us that Easter is not just one day on the calendar. It is the heart of our faith and the source of our hope. And so, on Easter morning and throughout the Easter season, the Church sings with joy: Alleluia! Christ is risen. Alleluia! Greg writes the Word of the Week as an encouragement and focus for you this week.

@AscensionPress @CatholicAssoc Lord Jesus Christ, on this holy day You gave Your life for our salvation. As we come to accompany you, help us to do so willingly - with reverence, humility, and love.

Today, we remember the ultimate sacrifice. A love so strong it changed history. Jesus gave his life for you. #GoodFriday

It's not often we reach out to ask our network to repost and share our latest resource set - but we think these curated confirmation resources are pretty special; and just can't sit hidden online waiting for people to find them. #Confirmation virtualcatholicyouth.com/confirmation

@KatiePMcGrady Happy New Year to you too.

Happy New Year, Catholics 🍾

Sr Chiara sings Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. A beautiful way to introduce children to the great themes of Advent 🎶 youtu.be/6eDhB3EisR8

The theme for the First Sunday of Advent is HOPE. When sharing the hope of Advent, it's important to understand that our hope goes way deeper than hoping to get nice things for Christmas. The hope of Advent is trusting in the promise that one day we will meet Jesus face to face.

Happy New Year! Waiting for our Lord to come, patiently - and with a smile on our face. Thanks to all our friends at @mark10mission and Sr. Chiara for sharing our favourite Advent Hymn youtu.be/6eDhB3EisR8?si… Great content shaping young lives on their journey to our Lord

Lord, thank you for the gift of the Eucharist.

Enjoying the 40th anniversary of #LiveAid. Takes me back! But I have to ask why is it that 40yrs on when there is enough food produced in the world are so many still starving? #foodpoverty

Lord I need you. I place my trust in you. Show me what you want from me, because that's what I want too. Amen Amen. Happy 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time!

O Holy Spirit, illuminate my mind and warm my heart, that I may discern the path of holiness to which the Lord calls me. Help me to listen to the voice of God in stillness and attention, recognizing His presence in my daily life. May I grow in friendship with Jesus, Amen

Loving @christendomapp and @magisteriumai We will be adding links to their excellent resources on our website coming soon. Also in development is a content library for Confirmation Candidates - which we're very excited to launch.

TOMORROW! Our interactive webinar, "Why the Church may be key to saving civilization," is Jun 12, 1PM ET. Discover how the Catholic Church offers a moral compass for AI. Ask your questions LIVE! 🔗 Livestream: youtube.com/live/EHvUEcDSS… Details & Reg: #webinar-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">baif.ai/webinar/why-th…

A beautiful prayer posture to try when praying to the Holy Spirit is to open our hands. Encourage children to “Think about receiving a gift”. If you are praying with children at Pentecost, why not give this a try?

Your plan is better than anything else Lord. Help me to trust in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

What if Your Addiction Is Just a Trauma Response to Your Sorrowful Mysteries? #BestofTheChrisStefanickShow #Healing #Faith #SisterMiriam #ChrisStefanick #SorrowfulMysteries #ReligiousLife #FreedomInChrist #JeusHeals

@CAFODSchools our Catholic schools during this term, have a real opportunity to come together and pray for the repose of the soul of the late Pope Francis, and also see historic events unfold with the upcoming Conclave. We pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on its Church