Lent

Where did Jesus Fast for Forty Days?

'Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil' - This is how Mattew describes the fasting...

Lent of Mercy with Cross and Christ 

The sight of patience in the cross is a light to our lives. When we are embarrassed with the limitations, sufferings of life, the...

What is Lent?

Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's...

Bringing Joy and Delight to Others during Lent

We know of the incident in the Bible about the Samaritan woman who left the scene with such delight and enthusiasm to the people...

Books to Read during Lent

Lent is a season in which the faithful focus on deep reflection, prayer, fasting, and giving, remembering Christ’s suffering, sacrifice, and love for us—all...

Celebrate Lent in the Catechism Classroom

Catholics prepare themselves for Holy Week by observing a meaningful Lent. Aiming at a spiritual revival the faithful are instructed to renew their spiritual...

Lead a Christian Life Effectively through Fasting 

Fasting is a powerful tool in the Christian life. It has been taught by both Jesus and the Church Fathers and the saints. For...

Ways to Pray During Lent

We do preparation when a big upcoming event in our lives. For Christians, Holy Week and Easter are “big events”. So, as Christians, we...

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Readings of the Day: Wednesday, March 05, 2025

A reading from the Book of Joel Joel 2:12-18 Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with...

Homily: Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-8) Unseen in the Ashes

Today, we begin Lent with ashes on our foreheads—a reminder of our mortality and a call to return to...

March 05: Saint Kieran

Saint Kieran was born in the late 5th century AD. He was converted to Christianity and also became a...

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Lent is a Waiting

We spend a lot of our lives waiting for...

Saint Peter Damian Gives Advice on Sufferings and Problems

The feast of Saint Peter Damian is celebrated today....

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