First Sunday of Lent: This holy season is an opportunity to ask ourselves the question raised in the Genesis story. Who is God in my life — God or me?
Sunday Scripture reading: March 1, 2020
Pope: Lent is a time to reflect on God’s love, not ‘useless sermons’
Placing of ashes on the forehead is a reminder that although humanity is merely dust in the earth, it can also become something wondrous “if we allow ourselves to be shaped by the hands of God” Pope Francis said Feb. 26.
Pope recognizes miracle in sainthood cause of young tech whiz
Pope Francis formally recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager whose devotion to spreading the word about Eucharistic miracles around the world.
Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, pope says in Lenten message
Lent is a time for deeper dialogue with God through prayer, for renewed gratitude for God’s mercy and for increased compassion for people whose lives are under attack, Pope Francis said.
Church, world need St. Joseph’s spiritual care in tough times, says priest
Marian Father Donald Calloway is urging individuals, couples, groups, schools, parishes, dioceses and the entire Church to consecrate themselves to St. Joseph.
Almsgiving: Lent’s overlooked discipline
Perhaps Catholics in the United States might redouble their efforts to give alms this Lent and to reflect in greater depth on the spiritual benefits the practice can bring.
Ash Wednesday: Repentance as response to redemption
The reporter persisted, “Then just one quick question. I’m Catholic, too, and I thought we couldn’t have funeral Masses for convicted killers.” I looked at her and told her that her information was wrong. Then I added, “Redemption — we either believe in it or we don’t. I do believe in it.”
Lenten fish fries around the diocese
These are the Lenten fish fries around the diocese.