The second of Rome’s station churches is dedicated to a soldier-saint, George of Lydda. Soldier-martyrs seem to have left a particular mark on the memory of Roman Christians.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
When we confess our sins, God draws closer to us
In “Angela’s Ashes” Frank McCourt writes vividly about his boyish fear of confessing to a priest.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Fr. James Martin, S.J.; Try praying in a new way this Lent
It’s always good to try new ways of prayer. It might change your relationship with God, which is not a bad thing at all for Lent.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Why religious rituals bring us closer to God
The reassurance and familiarity of routines foster the growth of trust and love.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
How should we ask God for forgiveness?
The truth about God’s mercy is this: It is a divine gift, not a human attainment.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Why good things happen to bad people
Good things happen to bad people because God hopes for their transformation.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
What is an authentic sacrifice? A broken heart, says today’s Psalm
When I was growing up, the impending arrival of Lent brought on great anxiety over what to give up — soda? chocolate? or most drastically, all sweets?
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Overwhelmed by decisions? Choose life with Christ.
When it comes to moral and spiritual choices, there are no inconsequential decisions.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
A Jesuit guide to Lent
Reflections on the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Repenting in the age of iPhones and instant gratification
Lent is the moment — or 40 days of moments — for us to turn away from our constant and public self-curating and turn towards God.