Lent

This year, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent fall on St. Valentine’s Day. While perhaps a disappointment to the various lovebirds among us, the intersection of the two holy days provides a providential opportunity for us all to remember the purpose of Lent, the

“Fasting is a medicine.” — St. John Chrysostom “The days will come, when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.” — Matthew 9:15 “What are you giving up for Lent?” While the question might be common in many Christian circles,

In a Nutshell More than 70% of U.S. bishops are allowing Catholics to eat meat on Friday, March 17, even though it’s a Friday during Lent. Many bishops issuing dispensations cite Irish cultural customs celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Some say the Church should hold the

Lent is a time of truth. Christians, called by the Church to prayer, penance, fasting and self-sacrifice, place themselves before God and recognize themselves; they rediscover themselves. … Lent is a time of profound truth, which brings conversion, restores hope and, by putting everything back