Apr 3, 2021

The Creed proclaims "He descended into Hell."  This homily for Holy Saturday from the 4th Century treats of the "harrowing of hell" and the rescue of Adam and Eve.  This was a popular theme in early and medieval Christian poetry, liturgy and song. Note the parallels between Adam and Eve's sin, which lost paradise for...

Apr 2, 2021

Good Friday is the day of the Crucifixion, Passion, and Death of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Was the cross a big mistake or was it in His plan? Was it an agonizing defeat or a brilliant victory?