The Roots of Fat Tuesday, the Fruits of Lent
What are the Catholic roots behind this global day of excess? Friar Jim explains.
Clearing our Minds for Lent
Reflect A large part of the battles we face in life happens between our ears. Lent is a time of renewal, shedding the enemy’s lies, and sitting in God’s truth. To become aware of the pitfalls of sin, we must …
What Must I Do?
Anything that prevents us from following Jesus with our whole heart, anything that holds us back, is a stumbling block to Christian discipleship
Sharing the Word for February 21, 2023
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time February 21, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Mark 9:30-37 As Jesus makes his final journey to Jerusalem, he begins to tell his apostles about his upcoming passion and death. He will be …
Emotional LA sheriff details arrest of suspect in shooting death of Bishop O’Connell
LOS ANGELES (OSV News) — A 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies as the prime suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell of Los Angeles. …