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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.
Thursday After Ash Wednesday | Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15–20; Luke 9:22–25
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2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
Like visiting any monastery, in watching Paterson, what you find is that simplicity is the opposite of boring—it is profound.
Returning to the Lord means moving away from many things that distract us. But how to do it?
Fasting with purpose can give new meaning to Lent and increase your Easter joy.
After saving 14,000 refugees during the Korean War, Brother Marinus captain turned monk is being considered for sainthood.
Film reviews by Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP.
At the beginning of each year, I try to find a phrase that will challenge me to grow for the next 12 months physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The phrase has to be broad enough to allow for various interpretations but also specific enough that it prompts me to take concrete actions.
This year, I chose the following two words: Be present. I wrote them down in my daily planner and my journal and posted them in my bedroom and office. I posted them, well, anywhere I could so that I would have a constant reminder of my promise.
In light of the agreement between the People’s Republic of China and the Holy See, signed on September 22, 2018, can Catholics still claim to be an apostolic Church?
Yes, they can. A bit of background is helpful here. The provisional agreement referenced above provides for the government to propose names of priests to be appointed bishop, with the final decision to be made by the pope.
This agreement has been under negotiation since 1986.
