Lent begins early this year and falls on that lover’s holiday, February 14th. This is an unfortunate day for those hopeless romantics that expect an
On a plane ride a few weeks ago, I found myself seated next to the founder of a Protestant church. He laughed because he was
As we approach Holy Week, Lent has steadily moved us to the edges of ourselves. Yet, we can miss one of the most important elements
The words Christ spoke on the cross are some of the most important in history. Because of how important His Passion was, every word He
As we near the end of this year’s journey through Lent, I would like to lead with my favorite joke involving this special time of
When we were born, the first thing we most likely heard was the soft, sweet voice of our mothers. It was tender and comforting, the
Lent is often a struggle for me. Trying to find just the right ways to prepare can sometimes leave me unsettled. What should I give
Just like gravity affects us whether we understand it or not, the Communion of Saints, the fellowship between the living and the dead, affects us
The last words a person says before dying are cherished by those who care for him or her. They are always remembered and reflect upon,
Most Christians know the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale but I wonder how many recall just how and why it came about.
Especially important is the warning to avoid conversations with the demon… So don’t listen to him. Remember that – do not listen. -William Peter Blatty,
silence “The very best and highest attainment in this life is to remain still and let God act and speak in you.” (Meister Eckhart, 13th-century
We were told recently at a retreat that if only one piece of Scripture survived in a post-apocalyptic world, the parable of the Prodigal Son
(One of our editors wanted to write about eating disorders and Lent. However, we remembered Anna Rose Meads gave a great explanation two years ago about
With the early days of the Lenten season now upon us, perhaps, like me, you already find the prospect of so many weeks ahead until
“Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” These are the traditional words with which the priest traces the ashes on the
On Ash Wednesday Lent will once again be upon us. Reading about how other Catholics observe the Lenten season helps me to dig deeper into my spiritual life.
As Lent approaches, we are reminded that this season offers us a new beginning. Pope Francis describes Lent as a “journey of spiritual renewal in
Earlier this month I participated in my first ever retreat, called “The Retreat in Daily Life.” It was a week-long retreat which took place in
Celebrate Ordinary Time? Why celebrate anything that seems to just fill in the space between Christmas and Easter? The Sacrament of the Moment With all
Today we are continuing our reflection on the Stations of the Cross (see part one here). Recalling once again that there is far too often
A Time of Reflection for All We are now in the liturgical season of Lent. This is a time of reflection and a time of change.
