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Remember what had happened prior to this. Jesus was viciously beaten. He didn’t have an ounce of strength left, but He took up the Cross for us and falls under its weight.

The Second Station – Jesus takes up His Cross. This is why Jesus came. He was born to die and give us eternal life through His Resurrection. Every moment of His existence was directed to the Cross.

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I talked about the Stations of the Cross. It’s a beautiful way to teach the message, meaning, and power of our Lord’s Cross. Our listeners also called in to talk about what they are doing for Lent and their favorite Lent dishes.

The First Station – Jesus is Condemned to Death by Pontius Pilate. This is Jesus at His most humble. There’s a great difference between position and power. Pilate has the position — he’s governor of Judaea.

Watch my homily from Mass this morning on the First Sunday of Lent. Something is very wrong with the world – we call it sin. While some may say Catholics are hung up on sin, I say we are hung up on mercy, grace, redemption and salvation.

What a joy to see such a good crowd at today’s Mass this afternoon. As pitchers and catchers turn up for spring training, we have a hope that spring is near. A good way to think about Lent is as spiritual spring training.

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , Monsignor Vlaun and I discussed the many names (and foods!) of Mardi Gras, as well as Ash Wednesday traditions, fasting, and Lent.

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I talked about the Supreme Court ruling allowing churches to reopen in California. Protecting religious freedom is quintessentially American. Also looking forward to Mardi Gras next Tuesday, and then the start of Lent!

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , ​I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers while I’m in quarantine, I’m doing fine! Today is Groundhog Day, a secular celebration of Candlemas Day, as well as Catholic Schools Week.