“Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance.” (Matt. 3:7-8). There are two things which lead to penance, namely, a realization of our own sins and […]
December 20 – Fruit Worthy of Penance
December 19 – Penance
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matt. 3:2) “Do penance, John the Baptist thus announces a certain life. As St. Augustine says, “No one, who is the master of […]
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 […]
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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