What exactly is the tradition we Catholics call the Easter Triduum? The Paschal Triduum is at…
Author: Jeffrey Lindholm
Jeffrey wrote for The Torch his freshman and sophomore years at Boston College, before he transferred to college seminary in his hometown of Cleveland, OH.
A Catechumen’s Journey to Becoming Catholic
Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of journeying alongside someone who is going…
Annual Cronin Talk Provides Perspective on Dating
The annual Kerry Cronin dating talk has been a staple event at BC for the past…
Vatican Legal Chief Opens Door for Divorced and Remarried Catholics
Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio, the president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, published a book that…
Preparing for Ash Wednesday and Lent
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” This is yet another joyful…
The Simplicity of Taizé Prayer
Imagine walking into a church. Electric lights illuminate the altar, people are talking quietly, and the…
A Reflection on the End of Ordinary Time
The end of Ordinary Time presents an interesting time of year. Many Catholics do not even…
Election Circumstances Create Difficult Decisions for Catholic Voters
This year’s presidential race has proven to be one of the most extraordinary elections in recent…
Construction of Christian Churches in Egypt Sparks Debate
On August 30, the Egyptian Parliament approved a new law that allows Christians, mainly from the…