The rite of receiving ashes helps people reflect on “the transience of our human condition,” the pope wrote in his homily.
Pope’s homily: Those who seek worldly rewards never find or foster peace
‘Ice Mass’ on frozen St. John’s campus lake draws hundreds of students
Several hundred students from St. John’s University and the College of St. Benedict attended.
Catholic college leaders urged to listen up in synod sessions
Synodality is the chance to be creative in imagining the future of the church. Use this chance. … Catholic colleges and universities can make a contribution.
Loyola’s leaders say pope’s dialogue with students was weeks in the making
Several people at the university had been frustrated with the lack of energy in the United States around the synodal process initiated last fall by Pope Francis.
Paulist Fathers celebrate 100 years of serving U.S. Catholics in Rome
The Paulists have led a parish in Rome to minister to Catholics from the United States and other English-speaking countries since 1922.
Sunday Scripture reading: March 6, 2022
First Sunday of Lent
First reading: Dt 26:4-10
Second reading: Rom 10:8-13
Gospel: Lk 4:1-13
Bishop Kettler: Emptying ourselves to make room for Christ
“Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Church’s 40-day Lenten season when we focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Why does Jesus caution his disciples to do these practices quietly and without fanfare?”
Saint of the Month: St. Peter Damian
St. Peter Damian emerged as a voice of truth and reform at a time when the Church was struggling with corruption and immorality.