The Incremental and the Gentle: Two Approaches to Lent
Lent will soon be upon us and as it approaches the Church asks the faithful to consider what Lenten practices they will adopt in anticipation of the season. Traditionally, three weeks before Lent was a season a “pre-Lent” preparation called Septuagesima....
7 Reasons Never to Gossip Again
You want to do it. So bad! But you know it’s wrong. It’s gossip. Venting, sharing shocking or surprising news, or any information that you would not want spread if it was about you, is all gossip. Unless there is a serious need to know, it’s the sin of...
The Power of Agape Love
How often do we misuse the word “love?” We love many things in our first-world culture, such as pizza and Netflix. We love our pets or even our jobs. And we hopefully love our family. Are we overflowing with true love or, are we overusing that word? While the word...
Staying Close to the Blessed Mother Throughout the Year
January is a time to reflect on our relationship with our blessed mother. January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary as the mother of God. The year starts out perfectly with Mary by our sides as we joyfully celebrate this day. Not only is this day a perfect time to...