Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent
byBy Courtney Mares, OSV News (OSV News) – The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger”…
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Between Amens — Have you heard of St. Michael’s Lent?
byWe’re all familiar with the official liturgical season of Lent that occurs in the springtime, leading us to Easter. Catholics know well the Lenten…
A Time to Speak — Our campaign of Christian service
byAs our lives are filled with countless challenges, how do we allow our faith to strengthen all we do? As we discern annually our…
Comfort My People — Season of Lent
byAs we prepare to enter the season of Lent, a season in the Church’s liturgical year, we seek through the spiritual discipline of our…
Consuela a Mi Gente — Temporada de Cuaresma
byMientras nos preparamos para entrar en la temporada de Cuaresma, una temporada en el año litúrgico de la Iglesia en la que buscamos a…
Service, spirituality mark Lent for young Catholics
byYoung people around the Archdiocese of Louisville are participating in a variety of spiritual activities and service projects during the Lenten season. For starters,…
An Encouraging Word — Small ways to engage in Lent
byBy Father J. Ronald Knott Return to me with your whole heart. Joel 2:12 It’s hard to believe, but Lent starts next week. To…