The Fellowship of the Unashamed
Ray Sullivan
February 20, AD2026
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Being unashamed and dying to self means putting God first in our lives, others second, and ourselves last.
Make Fridays Good Again
Dan Fitzpatrick
May 3, AD2025
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Fasting has always been a part of the world God created. As St. Basil the Great tells us “It was the first commandment that Adam
New Year Resolutions and Lenten Sacrifices
Deacon Greg Lambert
January 5, AD2023
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As each new year begins, old resolutions are dusted off, repackaged, and often given a “booster shot” at the start of Lent. The goodies given
Living the Spiritual Seasons of Our Lives
Laura DeMaria
February 28, AD2022
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Two years ago, I wrote an article called “How to Stick with Lent During Coronavirus.” It was the first COVID-related article at CS, published on
How To Experience A More Meaningful Lent
Dom Cingoranelli
February 26, AD2022
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Experience a more meaningful Lent this year! Make it truly transformative–get out of the humdrum routine of past Lents. Chapter 49 of the Rule of
When NFP Is Hard, Go To Joseph
Abigail C. R. Gripshover
February 10, AD2022
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Did you know that St. Joseph is a uniquely good intercessor when NFP is hard? In the second portion of his book, Consecration to St.
Freeing Up Space During Lent
Deacon Greg Lambert
March 4, AD2020
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These days, if you want to record a program on TV, you can simply press a button to make it happen. Not so in the
Meatless Fridays
A Continuing Obligation
Birgit Jones
July 16, AD2019
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Adherence to meatless Fridays continues throughout the calendar year, despite widespread confusion on the subject by many Catholics. An expert answer found on the EWTN
Ember Days: Recovering the Tradition of Reparation
Nicholas LaBanca
October 4, AD2018
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As one looks across the Catholic landscape right now, one would think that we were in Lent. The Church is reeling right now from the
Poor in Spirit but Rich in Life
Cameron Edman
August 14, AD2017
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Poor in spirit. It is amazing how easy it is
Fasting: Opening the Door for Christ
Alex Wolke
March 15, AD2017
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Lent is here! For many, panic ensues on what one should be giving up for Lent. Chocolates? Facebook? Alcohol? Frequently, I have come up with
