A conversation with author and spiritual master Father Richard Rohr from the Jesuitical podcast
Lent
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
How Joe Biden observed Ash Wednesday — and his message for Lent
On Ash Wednesday, Joe Biden urged Americans to hold in prayer those who have suffered from the Covid-19 pandemic while “look[ing] with hope and anticipation toward Easter and brighter days ahead.”
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Forgiveness isn’t something you feel. It’s something you do (especially when it’s hard)
During Lent, we mirror the mercy of God when we forgive others.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Lent advice from bishops around the world for this unusual year
To help you begin your Lenten retreat, we’ve collected messages of encouragement from the shepherds of the Catholic Church in the United States and beyond.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
You’ve heard of Pascal’s Wager. This Lent, get to know Pascal’s God.
After Pascal’s death, a note, written in his own hand, was discovered, sewn into the lining of his coat. He felt compelled to record the moment when the God about whom one might speculate became his living God.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Catholics and Muslims: Who is really better at fasting and prayer?
A Catholic comedian explains Lent, Ramadan and the ways we prove our piety.
Posted inFaith, Pope Francis Homilies
Read: Pope Francis’ homily for Ash Wednesday
Lent is a humble descent both inwards and towards others. It is about realizing that salvation is not an ascent to glory, but a descent in love.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Why we need to hear the reminder ‘you are dust’ every year on Ash Wednesday
We have a cycling liturgical year because the truths of our faith are larger than we can receive all at once. Perhaps ashes say it best, but even they can’t say it all, not all at once.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
On Ash Wednesday, remember ashes are a symbol. The goal is transformation.
Metanoia is deeper than repentance. It’s a wholesale turning around, a re-orientation of everything.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
‘Haven’t we been living in Lent since last year?’ What America’s readers are doing this year
‘I don’t think I have the bandwidth this year. I’m just going to try to be a patient mom and get everyone through this.’