At the Easter Vigil the Light of the Sacraments Shine on 693 New Catholics

At the Easter Vigil the Light of the Sacraments Shine on 693 New Catholics

“I’ve been fortunate my whole life,” said Max Racine, who received the sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Robert Brennan. (Photo: Paula Kitinas) PROSPECT HEIGHTS — David Flowers, who recently retired after a 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, said serving in the military isn’t an easy life. “I saw a lot of things, very painful, very difficult,” he said. “I can see the worst of human nature in a lot of ways.” And for most of his life, Flowe…

‘Come out of hiding and walk into the light’: Cardinal David urges Filipinos to seek truth, hope in Easter homily

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David delivers his homily during a Mass at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Immaculate Conception in Malabon City on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Photo courtesy of CBCP)Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David called on Filipinos to step out of hiding and actively seek truth and hope, using the “salubong” ritual as a powerful symbol of spiritual awakening, during h…

In Easter Vigil Homily, Manila Archbishop says Christ’s light shines amid darkness | ABS-CBN Lifestyle

The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christian hope, and this hope continues to shine even in the darkest moments of life.

Easter Vigil in the Church of St. Anthony in Holešovice: the celebration of the resurrection, the baptism of catechumens and strong symbols of light in a unique atmosphere.

The last day of Holy Week arrived, during which thousands of faithful consulted the weather forecast while scrutinizing the clouds that passed overhead. A climatic lottery with uncertain outcomes, since it never rains to everyone's liking. There were processions of the palanquin amid mantillas, bare feet, promises, umbrellas, and sunglasses, a massive human mass unconcerned by the ups and downs and whims of the isobars and who enjoyed the calls …

Christ's light breaks through world's darkness, pope says in vigil message - Catholic Review

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the lights of St. Peter’s Basilica were extinguished and silence settled through the sprawling interior, a single flame — the paschal candle — pierced through the gloom, representing the light of the risen Christ which “quietly shines forth, even though we are in darkness,” Pope Francis said. Before the wounds of selfishness and violence present throughout the world, “the promise of new life and a world finally set free a…