Lent and Love
What is the point of the Lenten sacrifices [1]? Why do we fast on some days, abstain from meat on others, and then also give
What is the point of the Lenten sacrifices [1]? Why do we fast on some days, abstain from meat on others, and then also give
Anthony DeStefano. The Story of the First Easter Bunny. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2024. Hardcover $17.95. eBook $9.99. 32 pages. Available from the publisher. “A long
Spending 2.5 days in silence was certainly a new and enriching experience for me and my spiritual life. I wrote and read so much, it’s
Lent causes suffering. The small (perhaps large to us) sacrifices that we make are meant to bring us closer to the cross. They are meant
We are pleased to share a few excerpts from Dr. Ray Guarendi’s book Standing Strong published by Sophia Institute Press. “When are you going to
Lent is one of my favorite times of the Church year. There is a lot of richness in these forty days, and so much opportunity for
During the Lenten season, we seek to turn back from sin and to God. Each of the practices of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—helps us to
“Remember the days past when, after you had been enlightened, you endured great contest of suffering… Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will
‘Let anyone blaspheme against the Holy Spirit and he will never have forgiveness: he is guilty of an eternal sin.’ This was because they were
I remember the very first time I saw my client’s medicine box, my heart shattered. Seeing especially the young ones (those in their 20s), eating
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, many Catholic parents are choosing homeschooling as a means to weave their faith into the fabric of their children’s
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. – Will Rogers The object of opening the mind,
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, an occasion that has been marked since approximately the fourth century. While
…the soul soaks the body like a strong savour, and does not merely inhabit it like a hat in a hat-box. —G. K. Chesterton, “The
As a freelance writer I have always wanted to share my gift of writing with the world by means of evangelization. God has called each
The Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts Team Up to Release a New Show Empowering Catholic Parents to Evangelize Their Children The Catholic Parent is a new
Understand the Problem of Suffering and its Redemptive Power in New Book from the Augustine Institute Newest addition to the What Every Catholic Should Know series uses
Well we are currently in crunch time for New Year’s Resolutions. The number of you keeping your resolution is shrinking week by week. It was
As the stories progress a man named Paul – once Saul takes center stage. We hear of his hatred for the early church and his approval of St. Steven’s martyrdom, his murdering Christians, and his subsequent conversion.
I was watching the Pro-Life March on Washington for most of the day. I’ve smiled at how young the protesters look, marveled at the immense
SoulCore’s New Online Fitness Studio Uses Physical Movement to Cultivate Spiritual Growth and Devotion to Mary Guided by the Blessed Mother, SoulCore prayer and fitness