The Pillars of Lent: Almsgiving, Prayer and Fasting
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Ancient Blessing Of A Cross Found In The Roman Ritual
Lord Jesus Christ, bless + this cross by which you snatched the world from Satan’s grasp, and on which you overcame by your suffering the tempter to sin, who rejoiced in the first man’s fall in eating of the forbidden tree. May this cross be hallowed in the name of the Father, + and of […]
7 Benefits Of Fasting According To St. Augustine
Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity. Enter again into yourself. – St. Augustine Related content: What Can Fasting Do For The Soul? It’s Not Just […]
Lenten Penance Is A Commitment | Pope Francis
Lenten penance is a commitment, sustained by grace, to overcoming our lack of faith and our resistance to following Jesus on the way of the cross. This is precisely what Peter and the other disciples needed to do. To deepen our knowledge of the Master, to fully understand and embrace the mystery of his salvation, […]
2023 Holy Days Of Obligation In The Catholic Church (United States)
2023 Holy Days Of Obligation 2022 Holy Days Of Obligation In 2022, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God falls on a Saturday and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on a Monday so they are not considered Holy Days of Obligation in the United States. In some dioceses, the Solemnity of the […]
Growing Daily In Perfection As We Prepare For Lent
As Lent draws near, we turn our hearts to Christ’s call to holiness in the Gospels: “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt 5:48). Although our life as Catholics demands that we strive day after day and year after year for this perfection, Lent invites us to examine our souls […]
Let The Mouth Fast From Foul Words | St. John Chrysostom
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