You may have been signed off since Thursday already, but for anyone who’s online and interested:

Leo Thorsness recalls praying under threat of torture.

Tom Hibbs has some favorite Easter movies.

Delia Gallagher reports from the Italian earthquake.

I see some Mary on the papal trip to Africa.

And, there’s, Father Neuhaus.

Finally, Padre Raniero Cantalamessa, from Rome: “Christ did not come to increase human suffering or preach resignation to suffering; he came to give meaning to suffering and to announce its end and defeat.”

(And don’t miss our Easter and Passover book recommendations.)

Have a blessed Easter …