"Take heart; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
This fifth week of Lent calls us to courage—the boldness to follow Christ even unto death.
Join Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, in this Week 5 reflection from Witness as you're inspired by Thomas, James, Philip, Matthew, and Simon the Zealot. These apostles—once fearful, doubtful, and scattered—became witnesses of the Resurrection and martyrs for the faith.
Courage is not the absence of fear. It's choosing love when fear would have us turn away. It's standing firm when standing costs us everything. The apostles knew this. They fled at the Passion, but they returned. They doubted, but they believed. And they gave their lives for the One who gave his life for them.
As we approach Holy Week, Christ asks us: Will you follow me to Calvary? Will you trust that love is stronger than death? Will you take courage?
Witness walks with you through the final days of Lent, preparing your heart for the miracle of Easter.
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Week Four
"Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart" (Matthew 11:29).
This fourth week of Lent draws us into the virtue of humility—the foundation of all holiness.
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Week Three
"Bear one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2).
This third week of Lent calls us to compassion—to suffer with Christ and with one another.Join Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, in this Week 3 reflection from Witness as you walk with Simon of Cyrene, Veronica, the angel in Gethsemane, and others wh...
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Week Two
"Let it be done to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38).
This second week of Lent invites us into the virtue of trust—the radical surrender that Mary lived so perfectly.
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