Gereon Krahforst improvises on the introit "Laetare Jerusalem" at the Kilgen Organ in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis in 2013.

Rejoice with Jerusalem; be glad for her, all you that love this city! Rejoice with her now, all you that have mourned for her.

Jesus Himself gave His life for us in the most poignant example of humility we can imagine. The Litany of Humility is a medicine for pride.

Giving alms to the poor means showing mercy and pity on those in need.

In the Passion of Our Lord, we consider how Simon the Cyrenean carried the Cross of Christ.

Laetare Sunday is after the mid-point of Lent, when Holy Mother Church reminds us Easter is soon coming.

Get the inside story on Gregorio Allegri's Miserere, the myths, and the mistakes. From Allegri to Mozart. get the back story on this music.

To You I lift up my eyes, Who are enthroned in heaven...Have pity on us, O Lord, have pity on us.

Let us resolve to turn our eyes toward the Lord and place all of our trust in Him who is our most merciful Savior and Redeemer.

To convict. To condemn. The distinction between those two verbs is very real, but not very well understood 'till Jesus comes along.

Pope Pius VII wrote seven prayers to honor Our Lady of Sorrows in 1815 and to obtain the seven graces Mary promises.

We must climb the mountain of perfection to be transfigured like Christ, living a new spiritual life, having been turned heavenward.

Remember that Your compassion, O Lord, and Your kindness are from of old; let not our enemies exult over us.

Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful.

Relieve the troubles of my heart and bring me out of my distress, O Lord.

An examination of conscience helps call to mind our sins before we go to Confession.

Henry Purcell wrote this anthem for the funeral of Queen Mary in 1694. He died himself a year later.

The Cambridge Singers perform the 8-part and the most famous setting of Antonio Lotti's (1667-1740) "Crucifixus."

Henry Purcell's penitential motet, "Hear My Prayer, O Lord," evokes a pleading tone, breaking the stony heart.

Pray this novena for nine days to beg the intercession of the universal patron of the Church, St. Joseph.