Lenten Penance: Getting Back on Track
Albert Haase, OFM
May 15, 2020
Our understanding of penance is based on our understanding of sin.
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The Many Customs of Lent
Susan Hines-Brigger
May 11, 2020
What do ashes, no meat on Fridays, 40 days and Mardi Gras have in common? They’re all symbols associated with the Church season known as Lent—the 40 days preceding the Holy Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.
Give Up Something Else for Lent?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
The Church decided that Catholics could eat meat on Fridays outside Lent. As I remember, there was a slight catch: We were to give up something else.
Lent with the Saints: Paul
Greg Friedman, OFM
March 22, 2020
Old Testament readings take priority in Lent. Most of the First Readings on weekdays are from the Hebrew Scriptures; the First Reading each Sunday is chosen to recall the story of salvation.
Lent with the Saints: Sharbel Makhluf
Greg Friedman, OFM
February 28, 2020
Sharbel Makhluf was known for both his fasting and his care for those who sought him out for prayer and blessing.
Six Lenten Pitfalls
Patricia M. Robertson
March 14, 2019
This year, plan Easter celebrations to take place throughout the Easter season. Put as much effort into this as you put into Lent!
Franciscan Inspirations: Jesus on Fasting and Penance
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
March 8, 2019
Early in the Gospel of Mark (2:18-22), Jesus runs into a series of conflicts with the Jewish religious leaders. One such conflict involved the law of fasting.
Lent with Richard Rohr: Another Start!
Richard Rohr, OFM
March 6, 2019
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2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
Lent: Let’s Get Back to Basics
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 25, 2019
Returning to the Lord means moving away from many things that distract us. But how to do it?
10 Reasons to Fast This Lent
Amy Ekeh
February 25, 2019
Fasting with purpose can give new meaning to Lent and increase your Easter joy.
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