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As people in Paris and around the world watched in horror as flames consumed the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral, the blaze also stirred genuine emotions that could come only from witnessing the loss of beauty, art historian Elizabeth Lev said.

Just as Jesus always sought to be with the people to serve, teach and heal them, so, too, must priests always be in the midst of God's people, "pouring ourselves out" for them, Pope Francis said. 

One of the great joys of the Easter Vigil is the lighting of the Easter fire, the lighting of the Easter candle from that fire, and then the lighting of each person’s candle from the Easter candle.

While Easter Sunday brings images of light and renewed life, Christ in golden glory, the pure sunshine of a spring morning, innumerable flowers and songs of great joy, the Gospel reading for this highest feast sets a rather different scene.  

University of Mary Washington student Sarah Wessel is eagerly counting down the days to her entrance into the Catholic Church at this year’s Easter Vigil April 20. 

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