Welcome to part 3 of "Preparing for the Passion: A Spiritual Journey through Lent," a weekly series to enrich your observance of the holy penitential season. This week: Jesus knows what is best for us. But do we want a spiritual makeover?
Welcome to part 2 of "Preparing for the Passion: A Spiritual Journey through Lent," a new weekly series to enrich your observance of the holy penitential season. This week: Let's reflect on our true identity.
"Let us ask for the grace of a Lent that leads us to greater attentiveness to God and to the least among us," Pope Leo XIV writes, as the holy season begins in earnest. Chris Sparks shares news and perspective.
When you fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, you are being obedient to the Church and share in the sacrifice of Christ. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then hear the story of Greg and Julie Alexander and how they embraced God's true plan for marriage.
The holy season of Lent this year begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. It's is a time of reflection, honest assessment and seeing things, seeing yourself, as they truly are, says Fr. Alex Pumphrey, MIC.