If there was ever a year when I truly needed Lent, this would be that year. Although my personal life has been blessed beyond measure with my marriage back in September (see […]
It’s Ash Wednesday…Time to Get Our Lent On
Quick Lessons from the Catechism: The Importance of Fasting
The practice of fasting is a form of penance that pre-dates Christianity. In the Old Testament, we see fasting associated always with prayer in numerous scriptures. In the Book of Tobit, it […]
Three Ash Wednesday Homilies from Pope St. John Paul II
We are exactly 54 days away from the Canonization of Pope St. John Paul II (and Pope St. John XXIII), which will take place on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2014. Continuing […]
12 Words from St. John Vianney to the 21st Century on the Importance of Prayer
Realizing that the season of Lent is nearly upon us, there is the chance many people are trying to decide what they should “give up” for this penitential season at the last […]
Ash Wednesday and Lent Explained in 120 Seconds
This is a great explanation of Ash Wednesday and Lent in only 120 Seconds by Busted Halo. We must remember that Lent is not just about giving something up, BUT IT’S CONFORMING […]
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