Spirituality
Worrying over candy in Lent, and ‘one world religion’
Father Kenneth Doyle in his weekly Q&A explains how one can break a Lenten sacrifice during the Sundays of Lent, but shouldn't, and clarifies one person's misperception of the pope's letter with Muslims.
Mary, Heart of the Mystical Body – Week 2
In the second of a seven-part series, Sister Constance Veit shares how devotion to the seven sorrows of Mary can deepen our understanding of God's love, while nurturing faith in our youth. Follow along with a video.
Pope: Imitate God by being merciful to others
The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.
Accompanying youth this Lent, with Mary
The mother of Jesus is the perfect guide for our Lenten journey, especially for youth, since she pondered God's word and served others, writes Sister Constance Veit.
Mary, Heart of the Mystical Body – Week 1
In the first of a seven-part series, Sister Constance Veit shares how devotion to the seven sorrows of Mary can deepen our understanding of God's love, while nurturing faith in our youth. Follow along with a video and directions for praying this form of the rosary.
A wilting plant teaches of death in the midst life
Don't be too quick to discard dying flowers, since they can radically realign our perspective on the spirit and the world, writes Gina Christian.
The Transfiguration calls us to listen to Jesus
Pure silence is rare in our world these days, but it is only when we turn away from everyday noise that we can hear God's voice, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. As we do so, we discern the words of the Father, calling us to follow his beloved Son.
Second Week of Lent: Renewal and restoration in the desert
By listening to and obeying God, we are recreated and receive the grace to love him and others, as our set of stories from our partner Catholic News Service explains.
Transfiguration: An invitation to Lenten obedience and self-denial
The glorious revelation of Christ to his disciples calls us to become new creations by listening to God, submitting to his will, and joyfully serving him.
Lent should not be attempted alone
These 40 days are a time for us to leave our comfort zone, enter the desert and embrace those who are isolated so that we can restore them to the community.