Through Another Lens

A habit of attending daily Mass offers opportunity to take a break from work to build a relationship with God.

Fear underlies sin, disrupting Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and charity; Christ’s call “do not be afraid” invites trust in God.

U.S. bishops are speaking up about the treatment of immigrants and the deportation strategy and tactics of the current administration, and their messaging has grown increasingly urgent and concerned.

At the conclusion of the Milan-Cortina Olympic games in which St. Thérèse devotees played, it seems as though the “winter flower” holds a special connection with the winter athletes who turn to her intercession.

Different prayer categories — adoration, thanksgiving, contrition and petition — offer varying ways to connect with God.

The question of faith and politics is sticky and difficult, yet we must face the fact that we speak the name of one of the most famous political figures in human history, Pilate, in the context of our most sacred liturgy each week because his political entanglement with salvation history is something we cannot ignore.

This Lent to move from passive consumers to active contributors to sustain parish life through shared responsibility.

Pope Leo XIV’s first Lenten message is a great gift for those looking for a roadmap to the season.