I wish I could say I had some advice on how to do Lent better. But I also wonder if a certain sense of failure during Lent is actually a good thing.
Lent
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What do I give up for Lent? These young Jesuits think that’s the wrong question.
“What are you giving up for Lent this year?” It’s a standard question, but maybe not the best one, as five young Jesuits in formation explain in this video. We hope their insight will help you think deeply about your Lenten practices this year.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Self-hatred is a sin, too
Many of us rush to confess sins against others, but how many of our sins are really directed at ourselves?
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Before #MeToo, there was Susanna and the Prophet Daniel
A Reflection for the Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent, by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
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No, ‘the Jews’ did not kill Jesus
A Reflection for the Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by James Martin, S.J.
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What’s your Promised Land—and are you ready to enter it?
A Reflection for the Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Rachel Lu
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Feel like you’ve failed this Lent? God is still with you.
A Reflection of the Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Gloria Purvis
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In this time of Lenten sacrifice, don’t forget God’s promise of abundance
A Reflection for the Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Jim McDermott
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We’re halfway through Lent. It’s not too late to start again.
A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Kieran Maelia
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No one likes taxes. But Jesus sure loves tax collectors.
A Reflection for the Saturday of the Third Week of Lent, by Kevin Clarke