Pope Leo XIV has some reflections for this Lent: First, listening to the Word of God in the liturgy, and through that, to “those who are anguished and suffering.” “Our God is one who seeks to involve us,” the Holy Father wrote. “Even today he shares with us what is in his heart. Because of […]
Lent: Why Fasting Matters
“Don’t give up chocolate for Lent. Do something else, like pray more, or do something positive.” How many of us have heard this — even from our pastors and trusted Catholic sources? The tradition of the Catholic Church is that there are three special “works” that we should engage in during Lent: prayer, fasting, and […]