4 Reasons for Fasting
Why do we fast? Fr. Mike explains that it’s not about getting more love and attention from God. Fasting is about self-mastery, ...
3 Ways to Introduce Lenten Fasting to Your Children
The Church encourages us to make sure our kids are “taught the true meaning of penance,” even though fasting rules don't apply ...
A Practical Lenten Challenge: Become an Instrument of Reconciliation
"Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift t...
What can you give up this Lent — for them?
You need to know yourself in order to find the best ways to live Lent. Take some time to consider who you are and what your rel...
Journey Through Lent with Fr. Boniface Hicks
Return to the heart of Jesus this Lent with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB: Renowned Spiritual Director, Author, and Retreat Master. T...
A Better Way to Choose Something for Lent
Do your Lenten practices feel arbitrary? Do your penances seem ineffective? If you're feeling this way, you might be wondering,...
3 Things to Notice at Mass on Ash Wednesday
There’s something special about Mass on Ash Wednesday — Catholics everywhere scramble to find a church and a Mass time so they ...
Don’t white-knuckle this Lent
What if your human nature was not something you had to fight against, but something very good that prayer, fasting, and almsgiv...
Lent: Choose Your Weapons Wisely
How to fight the battle for our souls — and win.If you knew you had to fight for your life, would you want some time to prepare...
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