Sound of Silence
The 24-hour news cycle, the multitude of TV and movie channels, music, smartphones, plus traffic congestion and all the other noises, fill our days and
The 24-hour news cycle, the multitude of TV and movie channels, music, smartphones, plus traffic congestion and all the other noises, fill our days and
Although it is imperative, particularly during Lent, that all of Christendom must turn back to prayer and without delay, no one seems to be listening.
It’s Lent, my friends! The west wind is blowing cold against my little homestead. Inside, children and dogs curl up on thick sheepskins and sip
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In the early Church, Lent grew out of the final forty days of the two-year preparation for Baptism at Easter, which the first Catechumens were
The beginning of Lent each year brings about an annual notice from the Catholic Church about the current regulations for fasting, and with this is
We are just 11 days from the start of Lent and traditionally Catholics “give up” something for Lent as a penance for our sins. But instead
Part Five – Our Lady and Mystical Contemplation Everyone has experienced what it feels like to be captivated by a wonderous landscape or a gloriously
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If you are a man who wants a more fulfilling life, you might consider joining or starting an Exodus 90 program in your parish. Exodus
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The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for March 2023 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. It is Catholic Doctrine more than anything else that
We should all reflect on God’s abundant mercy, especially during Lent. He truly loves us, regardless of the gravity of our sins. Even if we
If you are travelling to a distant destination you will have to travel by car or coach, by train or ‘plane by ship or space
Spring seems to be coming early this year in the northeast. Our snow is slowly melting, the sap is running, and Lent is just around
What do Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, Oscar Romero, and Etty Hillesum all have in common? They all had very interesting journeys of conversion. The stories
Lent, which begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22 this year, is just around the corner. Now, before the season starts, is the time to
A month into the New Year and I have not kept my New Year’s resolution. That’s because I did not actually make one. I thought
As each new year begins, old resolutions are dusted off, repackaged, and often given a “booster shot” at the start of Lent. The goodies given
Now is the time when we celebrate the Easter season. As faithful Catholics, however, we should go a step further and reflect on what our