VATICAN INSIDER AND THE VIA LUCIS

VATICAN INSIDER AND THE VIA LUCIS

This week, in what is normally the interview segment of Vatican Insider, I bring you on a pilgrimage with the Via Lucis!

After the news segment and the Q&A on the Paschal candle, stay tuned for the special story about the Via Lucis, the Way of Light, basically a post-Easter journey through 14 stations of light, the light that fills our life because of the Resurrection.

This devotion is also known as Stations of the Resurrection as it encourages the faithful to meditate on the Resurrection of Jesus and on his post-Resurrection appearances to the disciples and others.

The 14 traditional stations of the Via Lucis are:

Jesus Rises from the Dead-Matthew 28: 5-6

The Women Discover the Empty Tomb-Matthew 28:1-6

The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalen-John 20:11-16

Mary Magdalen Proclaims the Resurrection the Apostles-John 20: 17-18

The Risen Lord Appears on the Road to Emmaus-Luke 24: 13-16, 25-27

The Risen Lord is Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread- Luke 24: 28-32

The Risen Lord Appears to the Community of Disciples-Luke 24: 36-39

The Risen Lord gives the Disciples Power to Forgive-John 20:21-23

The Risen Lord Strengthens the Faith of Thomas-John 20:24-29

The Risen Lord Forgives Peter and Entrusts Him to Feed His Sheep-John 21:15-17

The Risen Lord Sends the Disciples into the World – Matthew 28: 16-20

The Risen Lord Ascends into Heaven – Acts 1: 9-11

Mary and the Disciples Keep Vigil in the Upper Room – Acts 1: 12-14

The Risen Lord Sends the Holy Spirit – Acts 2: Source:

On the road to Emmaus –

Easter is a season so rich in wonderful stories and the Via Lucis is one of them and a favorite of mine!

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POPE THANKS PAPAL FOUNDATION SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE AND APOSTOLIC PROJECTS

POPE THANKS PAPAL FOUNDATION SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE AND APOSTOLIC PROJECTS

In an audience with members, trustees and stewards of the US-based Papal Foundation, Pope Francis noted that, “Since its inception, the Foundation has been a vessel of this Easter joy by bringing the closeness, compassion and tender love of Jesus to countless brothers and sisters throughout the world.

“Your support of various educational, charitable, and apostolic projects enhances the integral development of so many, including the poor, refugees, migrants, and nowadays the increasingly large numbers of those affected by war and violence.”

The Foundation announced that this year’s grants, scholarships and humanitarian aid for Catholics worldwide totaled $14.7 million.

Since its establishment, the Papal Foundation and its Stewards of Saint Peter have allocated more than $225 million in grants and scholarships worldwide to more than 2,400 projects selected by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope St. John Paul II. (Vatican media photo)

The Papal Foundation is the only charitable organization in the United States exclusively dedicated to fulfilling the requests of the Holy Father for the needs of the Catholic Church.

Thanking the Foundation for its generosity, Francis highlighted the scholarships provided to laity, consecrated religious, seminarians and priests from developing nations enabling them to pursue studies at Pontifical universities in Rome, at the heart of the Church, and equip their recipients to  bear witness to the Gospel more effectively both in their home countries and beyond.”

The Papal Foundation has assisted about 1,700 people to study at pontifical universities in the Eternal City.