sin

Chocolate

The 7 Deadly Sins of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Talking about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory during Lent seems cruel, especially if you gave up sweets. But the lessons that Willy and Charlie teach us go far beyond food. This penitential season is the perfect time to revisit the classic tale, or introduce your kids to the story for the first time. This …

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mistakes

Mistakes Aren’t Sins, but Negligence Is

About a year ago, a friend went through some complicated medical procedures. They took several months and a fair bit of travel. Ultimately the procedures were frustrating. The doctors finally told him, “We don’t know why it’s happening, and there’s no cure.” “At least it’s not life-threatening,” my friend said with a wry smile. Most …

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decisions

Click Here to Find the Examination of Conscience That’s Right For You

via GIPHY When preparing to encounter the Lord in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is imperative that we examine our consciences.B y now you may have yours already memorized, or you may not have found one that works best for you. Regardless, here are some examinations of conscience to check out, they may just bring …

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