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Pope Francis reminds us that prayer is the best way to overcome blind spots in our attitudes toward others. He doesn’t say it will be easy. But neither does he let us off the hook. If we search our hearts, we know that we’ve all been guilty of that desire to hold someone accountable long after we think we’ve forgiven him or her.
– from The Hope of Lent
Just remind your children every day that you love them, that you believe in them. There is great power in the love of a parent. They do not need things to be happy. . . . They need to know your heart.
– from Lent with Saint Teresa of Calcutta
God, you are my strength and my song. You are the reason for my joy. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, and drive away the forces of discouragement and despair. Jesus, I trust in you! St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!
– from Lent with Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Let us remember this: at the moment of temptation, of our temptations, there is no arguing with Satan, our defense must always be the Word of God! And this will save us.
– from The Hope of Lent
Don’t worry if it’s been a while since you’ve gone to confession—God is waiting to meet you there. Don’t settle for ashes alone when you can receive absolution and a fresh start!
– from Lent with Saint Teresa of Calcutta
If we don’t take time to reflect on the ways we have been forgiven, it will be hard to be merciful to others. And yet we set this as our goal each time we pray the Our Father: “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”
– from The Hope of Lent
In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could harden our hearts, we are called to dive into the sea of prayer, which is the sea of God’s boundless love, to taste his tenderness.
– from The Hope of Lent
Mr. President, tear down these walls. We, the people red, blue, or other have had at least two years of accusations, name calling, hate statements, distrust, and suspicion before November’s election.
As Christmas approaches, I’m prompted to give you my take on Nativity stories involving the Holy Family. These stories might help us all become more mindful of the poor in our midst.
If there ever is a day of the year when you can spot Catholics at a glance, Ash Wednesday is it.
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