The Stabat Mater is a Marian hymn that portrays the suffering of the Blessed Mother during Jesus’ Crucifixion. It dates back to the 13th century, and in the 1950s French composer Francis Poulenc wrote his own musical setting of the piece. In this special commentary, Marcus plays the music with his own comments and reflections.
We discuss Suffering, the Blessed Mother, and Good Friday with Dr. Steve Doran and Randall Smith.
Marcus discusses how Holy Thursday is the blueprint for God’s new covenant with us and talks with Dr. John Bergsma about the Biblical roots of the priesthood.
Andre Villeneuve discusses the Jewish roots of the Eucharist and we talk with Msgr. Michael Heintz about how love was manifested at the Last Supper.
What does the Catechism say about Holy Week? Dr. Ed Sri joins us, and Marcus reflects on the Seven Last Words of Christ.
Dr. Tom McGovern gives us a medical and spiritual analysis of what Christ suffered during His Passion.
Marcus continues our walk through Holy Week, looking at what Jesus was doing on Holy Tuesday. We also have more reflections with Tom Desmshuk and Dr Charlie Self discusses how this is a time for Christian unity.
Worried about how your kids will handle the long Triduum services? Dr Greg Popcak has tips for helping them understand these most sacred liturgies. Also, Steve Ray takes us on a virtual tour of Holy Week.
What was Jesus doing on the Monday of Holy Week? Marcus looks to the Scriptures. We also talk with Jared Staudt about Elon Musk’s impossible dream, and Adam Wright shares how he is walking the Via Dolorosa with Christ as he prepares for brain surgery.
Monica Miller walks us through the Incarnational, Marian and Eucharistic themes in Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ.
Praying the Rosary
Familiarize yourself with the prayers of the rosary.
