Lessons from Loyola Hall

The liturgy for Palm Sunday is a magnificent portrait of the workings of the human psyche as it encompasses the two extremes of emotion in relation to Jesus. In a matter of days, adoration of the Messiah becomes anger and hatred. How can we remain steadfast in our faith and trust, even when the winds and whispers attempt to guide us away?

On Friday of last week Pope Francis again delivered an "Urbi et Orbi" message, but he did so in circumstances far different from the norm. Standing alone as it rained in St. Peter's Square, he delivered a message of light amid darkness.

Comments made by the apostle Thomas are the focus for this weekend's Lesson from Loyola Hall. What did he mean when he suggested the apostles "also go to die with him"? Scholars and philosophers have their say, and Mr. Healey provides, perhaps, the most valuable takeaway.

Zoom. Have you heard of it yet? Not the 1970s children's television program. It's the online group video platform that schools and companies far and wide are using to get together during the coronavirus. As he is reminded of memories from yesteryear, Mr. Healey is starting to have some fun with Zoom.