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Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Every Resurrection story in the New Testament begins with Mary Magdalen’s visit to the empty tomb. Earlier in the gospel she is identified as the woman from whom Jesus drove out the seven devils. We don’t know Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today from Matthew 28:8-15, Jesus appears to the two Marys and tells them, “Do not be afraid, tell my brothers to go to Galilee and I will see them”. The very same people who Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org He is Risen !! Alleluia !! Alleluia !! DeColores, Deacon Doug  

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today is a day of sorrow and expectation. It’s also a day of excitement for those in the RCIA who will enter our Catholic faith tonight at the Easter Vigil. I just returned home from rehearsal with Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today from John 18:1-19:42, there were two of Jesus’ followers who betrayed him: Judas and Peter. Judas sold him out to the chief priests and Pharisees for money. Peter denied he knew Jesus when people Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today, Holy Thursday is an incredible day packed with so many things to ponder. A few examples: Jesus celebrated Passover with his apostles. Jesus washed their feet. Jesus instituted the Eucharist. Jesus instituted the priesthood. Jesus Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   Judas Iscariot spend much of Holy Week with his eyes fixed on Jesus. But Judas wasn’t watching Jesus with the purpose of drawing closer to him as a disciple. Apparently Judas was a powerful enough member of the Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   At the last supper Jesus says that we are to love one another as HE LOVED US. This is not a philosophical statement. This is not simply a statement that helps the community and ourselves to Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   In our gospel today from John 12: 1-11, Mary took some expensive oil and anointed the feet of Jesus, at the objection of Judas. We know Judas really wanted to sell the oil, not to Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today is Palm Sunday which begins our Holy Week. It also ushers in the final week of preparation for the Elect, who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. From ancient times Christians have brought palm branches Read more