Spirituality
4 Ways to Practice Fasting and Abstinence During the Season of Lent
Fasting and abstinence are rewarding practices that can go beyond what we know as standard Lenten obligations. Consider one of these four ways as you progress on your Lenten journey.
Jesus is the Light that Dispels Darkness
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
4 Ways to Practice Prayer During the Season of Lent
Consider one of these four ways to pray effectively during your Lenten journey.
Nothing is Impossible for God
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent.
3 Ways to Practice Almsgiving During the Season of Lent
Here are three examples of ways to embrace almsgiving during your Lenten journey.
This Lent, experience God’s love and mercy by encountering Jesus in new ways
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent.
Taking it beyond 40 days — Lent in your life
"Lent has begun once again, but the devotions we practice do not end with Easter Sunday," writes Father Ravert in his latest column.
The tradition of ashes on Ash Wednesday
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, blessed ashes were distributed to the faithful at Masses and Liturgies of the Word throughout the Archdiocese as a tangible reminder to repent and believe in the Gospel.
Journeying through Lent with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the First Sunday of Lent.
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.