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Holy Thursday: Come, stay awake for Jesus
During the Mass of the Lord's Supper, we mark the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood and re-enact the washing of feet. This Holy Thursday evening liturgy brings Lent to a close and begins the celebration of the Easter Triduum. Holy Thursday is traditionally known as Maundy Thursday. The word, “maundy,” comes from the Latin, “mandatum” and means “commandment” or “mandate." During the Last Supper, Jesus commanded the disciples to: "Do this in remembrance of me," (1 Corinthians 11:24) referring to the celebration of the Eucharist and "love ... More
Enter into mystery of the Easter Triduum
The word, "triduum" (TRIH-du-um) comes from the Latin word meaning, "three days." The Easter Triduum celebrates the three days of Christ's passion, death and resurrection, the most sacred time of the liturgical year. It begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, reaches its high point at the Easter Vigil, and concludes with evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday. It is also known as the Sacred Triduum or Paschal Triduum. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the Easter Triduum at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. The schedule is as follows: Holy Thursday, April 2, 6 p.m. ... More
Oils blessed at Chrism Mass sign of unity
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock on Monday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. Priests serving across Arkansas concelebrate this Mass, during which they renew their commitment to priestly service. All are welcome to attend. Anointing oils to be used for sacraments and dedications are also presented for the bishop's blessing. These include the oil for the sick, used in anointing the sick; the oil for catechumens, used during baptism; and the oil for the sacred chrism, which is the primary anointing oil. ... More
Palm Sunday foreshadows what is to come
"The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road. The crowds preceding (Jesus) and those following kept crying out and saying: 'Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.'" (Matthew 21:1-11) This Scripture describes Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, an event we reenact on Palm Sunday, which is celebrated the Sunday before Easter marking the beginning of Holy Week. The Catholic Church remembers this event during ... More
Bishop addresses the use of military power
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement, March 3, 2026, on the use of military power. "Now that we find ourselves unexpectedly in a war that our own government initiated, it is important that we keep in mind Church teaching regarding the strict conditions that need to be in place for defense by military force to be morally legitimate, as follows: The 'just war' doctrine of the Catholic Church as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2309, lists four strict conditions for 'legitimate defense by military force': the damage inflicted by the aggressor ... More
Diocese closed for staff retreat March 5
The offices of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock at St. John Catholic Center will be closed for a staff retreat Thursday, March 5. If you need to reach a member of our staff, please send an email or leave a phone message by calling (501) 664-0340. He or she will respond when available. Thank you for your patience. The diocese will reopen Friday, March 6, as usual. Our regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. To email a staff member, visit our staff directory, which is listed in alphabetical order. Look for the name of the person you wish to reach ... More
Stations of Cross help with why of suffering
From the earliest days of Christianity, pilgrims have journeyed to Jerusalem to walk in the footsteps of Christ's passion on the road to Calvary. Tradition holds that Mary, the mother of Jesus, herself led by example in making daily visits to the sites of her Son's sufferings, death and resurrection following his ascension into heaven. More than 2,000 years later, Christians are still meditating on his crucifixion through what has come to be known as the Stations of the Cross. Also called the "Way of the Cross" or "Via Crucis" this private devotion has consisted of 14 stations, taken both from ... More
Families: Change world with CRS Rice Bowl
Giving alms through CRS Rice Bowl can make a global difference for millions of our sisters and brothers experiencing the greatest need. Plus, it is a great way for families to experience the fruits of Lent together. This Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Lenten project encourages participants to perform a simple sacrifice by substituting a low-cost meatless meal for more expensive dining once a week, and put the money saved in the cardboard "rice bowl." If you didn't get a rice bowl at church or school, you can download the materials to make one for free. ... More
