Meditation on the 7 Last Words, by Fr Jason Smith
We have been accompanying Christ during his passion. As if the cruelty of his torments was not enough, now, suddenly, a new type of scourging begins: More…
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Father, Forgive Them! 14
Meditation on the 7 Last Words, by Fr Jason Smith
Father! Forgive Them!
Slowly, with supreme effort, using the nails in his feet as a fulcrum, he lifts himself up.
Why does he make such a painful effort? More…
Blessed Are the Merciful, They Will Be Shown Mercy 9
Sunday Gospel Reflection, Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Woman Caught in Adultery (and the Pharisees caught in their own trap)
The Pharisees in today’s Gospel not only intend to stone the adulterous woman, they hope to “kill two birds with one stone.” Their hidden motive is to “find some charge to bring against Jesus.” Jesus responds by cleverly inviting them to examine their consciences. More…
THE BIBLE — New 10 Hour Epic Mini-Series on the History Channel 20
I just learned about this new mini-series on the Bible, which will begin airing on the History Channel On Sunday, March 3. It looks promising.
God Made You To Be Happy 12
I’ve often thought of this season as “The Joyful Season of Lent.”
After all, Lent even comes with a built in happy day, Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. But we don’t have to wait a month before we can enjoy some happiness during Lent. God made us to be happy NOW and in eternity. More…
Confession Made Easy 14
Mmm… Not really. More on that later.
Lent is a good time to go to confession. So…. How long’s it been since you’ve been to confession?
Oh wait! I’m not supposed to ask that question. Never mind. Here, watch this video… More…
3 Creative Ways to Live the 40 Days Reply
Ash Wednesday
Photo Source: Lifeteen.com
Before beginning his public ministry, Jesus is filled with the Holy Spirit and lead by the Spirit into the desert. More…
Monk Mode, Spending More Time with God in Lent 7
By Br Eric Wandrey
About seven miles off western coast of Ireland, a lonely island looms out of the sea, the tip of a massive oceanic mountain. 54 acres and 715 feet high, Skellig Michael is home only to a colony of Northern Gannets, but there was a time when this remote outcropping hosted more than seabirds. For over 600 years, it was home to Irish monks who sought complete solitude and close communion with God. More…
Lent Is Over, So Why Fish on Friday? 6
Fishers of Men
Fish have always been a sign of Evangelization, so the same holds true for the New Evangelization — but why?
I’ve heard many reasons for this; recently came across one that really moved me. I’ll save that one for last. For now, I will say that I learned it from this guy: More…
Can’t Put Down Those Chocolate Donuts? 3 Ways to Simplify Your Lenten Resolution 4
I’m bad. Real bad.
