4 Spiritual Benefits of Fasting Published on March 28, 2025 As we continue on our Lenten journey I would like to look at some of the spiritual benefits of fasting. Fasting is a discipline in every major
Giving Alms This Lent Published on March 14, 2025 As we journey through the Lenten Season, we’re reminded of its three essential pillars: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Each of these
Lent: It’s not about changing clothes or diet Published on March 6, 2025 Lent has arrived, and with that familiar, quiet seriousness that seems to settle over our churches, our streets, and even our hearts. The usual
How’s your Lenten Journey Going? Published on March 15, 2024 The Season focuses on Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving to help us lead a better Christian life. Almsgiving is an essential part of this journey. When
Connecting Point: March 17, 2024 Published on March 11, 2024 In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus announces his approaching death and says, “…unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it
Connecting Point: March 10, 2024 Published on March 4, 2024 Like it or not we are always making choices and our choices are taking us somewhere. It is estimated that the average adult makes in upwards of
3 Things you probably didn’t know about Lent Published on February 29, 2024 Lent, observed by millions of Christians worldwide, is a time of reflection, prayer, and fasting leading up to Easter. While you may be familiar with
Connecting Point: March 3, 2024 Published on February 26, 2024 How many times have we found ourselves bargaining with God? Bargaining is a natural emotional response and instinct in our culture. As consumers, we
How to love more during Lent Published on February 22, 2024 We are now in the great season of Lent. However, it seems as though we just finished Christmas, but in some traditions, Christmas decorations remain
Connecting Point: February 25, 2024 Published on February 19, 2024 The first words we hear this Sunday in the Liturgy of the Word are “God put Abraham to the test.” This week’s Connecting Point and Lent in