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
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
By now, you’ve probably been asked, “What are you doing for Lent?” And, whether you’re willing to share, you likely have an answer. You probably
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
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,
In Jesus’ day, the word “hypocrites” didn’t really have any bad connotations. Actually, it just meant an actor in a play. Hypocrite literally means “one
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
As Catholics, it is of grave importance that we recognize the danger involved when we take part in occult practices, such as playing with a
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
Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. – Matthew 7:15 Our Catholic parish serves as
(This was originally shared here on AnsweringProtestants.com, as part of a longer post.) There is nothing wrong with asking the heavenly saints to pray for
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
There are many truths about Rome. For instance, all roads lead there. Also, it is the center of the Catholic Church and so was the
In You’re a Miracle! My Story of Alcoholism, Miraculous Healing, and God’s Infinite Power, Joe McGivney, a relative of Knights of Columbus founder Bl. Michael McGivney, explains
Having just celebrated the beautiful feast of the Epiphany, aka, the Adoration of the Magi, I have been ruminating on some of the things that
This weekend we celebrated the Epiphany! But who were these mysterious Magi who came from the East? Here are some things you may not know
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples