Why do we fast during Lent? Does anybody really like fasting?
Fasting can feel like a hard Catholic diet. Is there more to it? In this episode, we will dive into how this physical act of penance deepens our spiritual lives and learn what our sacrifices should be motivated by.
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Almsgiving
Almsgiving may seem as simple as giving money away, but what are the deeper roots of this Christian practice?
In Scripture, we hear about the benefits of giving away our money and possessions. But what does it look like for us in the 21st century? In this episode, we’ll explore how almsgiving h...
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Week Three | Restore: Lent with Sr. M...
In week three of Restore, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, explores the root of personal sin and reflects on a quote from Bob Schuchts of the John Paul II Healing Center, “Behind every disordered desire is a good and holy desire, an unmet need, an unhealed wound, and a hidden pattern of sin.” Sr....
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Week Three | Return: Lent with Fr. Jo...
Fr. John Burns reflects on the practice of fasting to return to the Lord. Fr. John affirms for us that it is in our suffering—our experiences of betrayal and rejection—that we are united with Christ and experience the victory of Christ on the cross as we carry our own crosses in life. In Lent, we...
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