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Archbishop John Wilson: “Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV is showing the world that in the face of war, God demands peace. As Pope Leo has made clear, we cannot stand by and allow the message of the Gospel to be abused. “As bishops, we are not politicians, nor statesmen, nor do we pretend to have all the answers. But as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we know that each of us is called to be a beacon of His peace. We know that in the face of war, where so many innocent lives will be lost, we must be clear that God demands peace. “Please join me in praying for peace and for Pope Leo XIV. May we all be as courageous as our Holy Father in proclaiming the truth that God demands peace”.

Grant, almighty God, that we may withstand the trials of this world with invincible firmness of purpose, just as you did not allow your Martyr Pope Saint Martin the First to be daunted by threats or broken by suffering. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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Christ is risen from the dead, and with him, we too rise to new life! This Easter proclamation embraces the mystery of our lives and the destiny of history, reaching us even in the depths of death. #Easter

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Now we've finished our 14-step devotion, walking alongside Our Lord Jesus Christ through his Passion and death, we pray to Our Lady of Sorrows.

Now we've finished our 14-step devotion, walking alongside Our Lord Jesus Christ through his Passion and death, we pray for the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV.

Station XIV – Jesus is Laid in the Tomb The silence of the tomb is not the end. Await the dawn of Resurrection. #GoodFriday #StationsOfTheCross

Station XIII – Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross Mary receives her Son once more, now lifeless, but still loved. Let us mourn, but not without hope. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday

Station XII – Jesus Dies on the Cross “It is finished.” – John 19:30 In death, He gives us life. Let us adore the cross. #GoodFriday #StationsOfTheCross

Station XI – Jesus is Nailed to the Cross “They crucified Him.” – John 19:18 Love held Him there more than nails ever could. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday

Station X – Jesus is Stripped of His Garments He gave all—even His dignity. Let us surrender what keeps us from God. #GoodFriday #StationsOfTheCross

Station IX – Jesus Falls a Third Time Again He falls. Again He rises. No failure is final with Christ. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday

Station VIII – Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem “Weep not for me, but for yourselves and for your children.” – Luke 23:28 Christ calls us to conversion, even in His suffering. #GoodFriday #StationsOfTheCross

Station VII – Jesus Falls a Second Time He rises again—for love of us. Let His perseverance strengthen ours. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday

Station VI – Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus A quiet act of love leaves an eternal mark. Let us show mercy in the small moments. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday

Station V – Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry His Cross “They compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene… to carry His cross.” – Mark 15:21 We are called to carry one another’s burdens. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday

Station IV – Jesus Meets His Mother “A sword will pierce your own soul too.” – Luke 2:35 In suffering, love remains. Mary walks with Him, and with us. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday

Station III – Jesus Falls the First Time “He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.” – Isaiah 53:4 Even the Son of God stumbled. We are never alone in our weakness. #GoodFriday #StationsOfTheCross

Station II – The Cross is Laid on Jesus “If anyone would come after me, let him take up his cross and follow me.” – Luke 9:23 In His burden, He carries our sorrows. #StationsOfTheCross #GoodFriday