A New Take on Lenten Fasting
Kyle Kramer
February 26, 2021
As a zealous young man, I often undertook pretty extreme examples of Lenten fasting.
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Lent with St. Francis: The Gift of Alms
Diane M. Houdek
February 25, 2021
Francis teaches us that by learning to rely on the Lord and on the gifts we receive from others—and all is gift—we are as needy as any beggar on the street.
Rethinking Lent
Shannon K. Evans
February 25, 2021
Like many parents of young children, it’s rare for me to get a good night’s sleep. Our first child came to us through adoption, and since he was nearly a year old, I naively thought he would sleep through the night. Instead, I faced the brutal reality of every new mom who rises multiple times a night to feed and comfort her baby. Since those early days over a decade ago, I have birthed four babies and have had to make my peace with interrupted sleep.
Lent with St. Francis: Come Follow Me
Diane M. Houdek
February 24, 2021
Not all of us are called to give dramatic, public witness to God’s word. We are all called, however, to live the Gospel in our lives.
Faith and Family for February 28: Second Sunday of Lent
Susan Hines-Brigger
February 24, 2021
This week, we hear about Jesus going up on the mountain where he was transfigured before three of his disciples.
Lent with St. Francis: Our Daily Bread
Diane M. Houdek
February 23, 2021
In committing himself to a life of poverty, Francis took seriously the belief that God would provide his daily bread.
Lent with St. Francis: The Least of These
Diane M. Houdek
February 22, 2021
Francis knew that he needed to confront something deep within his soul that was keeping him from following Christ. We might pause to ask what fear we need to confront.
Sharing the Word for February 22, 2021 – First Week of Lent – Year 1
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
February 22, 2021
The Church chose today’s date to honor St. Peter, father of the church in Rome. Peter’s fatherhood persists in the person of the pope.
Lent with St. Francis: Wrestling with Temptation
Diane M. Houdek
February 21, 2021
The message of the Gospel today, like the message of Lent itself, is twofold: “Repent and believe the good news.” We are called to do both.
Lent with St. Francis: We’re All Sinners
Diane M. Houdek
February 20, 2021
We find it difficult to admit when we’re wrong, when we’ve sinned. And it seems the more we try to live good Christian lives, the harder it gets to acknowledge how often we fail.