Lent is a time to meditate more deeply on the life of Christ, especially on his passion and crucifixion, and the church provides traditional Lenten practices that help us focus on our relationship with Christ.
Give alms and financially fast this Lent
Father Ron Rolheiser: Reindeer Games
Father Rohlheiser reflects on crowds. Some crowds can be good and purposeful, but others can get caught up in the fever of group-think and be mindless.
Santo del Mes: San Casimiro de Polinia
San Casimiro de Polonia, a menudo representado con una mano derecha adicional, se destacó por su testimonio de gran fe y ferviente piedad.
Saint of the month: St. Casimir of Poland
St. Casimir of Poland, often depicted with an additional right hand, was noted for his witness of great faith and fervent piety.
Subject of a new film, Mother Cabrini left native Italy to serve U.S. immigrants
Frances Cabrini’s mission work in America became a bright page in the sometimes tumultuous story of Italian-American Catholicism, and she was the first U.S. citizen to be canonized.
Forgiveness Sunday
Many Eastern Christians observe Forgiveness Sunday, and though it may not be part of our own faith traditions, there is nothing stopping us from setting aside a time for mutual forgiveness.
Saint of the month: St. Josephine Bakhita
Despite years of being enslaved and abused, St. Josephine’s story ends in life-giving hope. Her recovery is a testimony to the role that believing in God’s love can play in helping victims of enslavement survive.
Saint of the month: St. Hilary of Poitiers
It was a gradual process that led St. Hilary of Poiters to dedicate himself to the Catholic faith in 345, but there was nothing cautious or measured about his zeal for defending the faith throughout his life.