The reassurance and familiarity of routines foster the growth of trust and love.
Prayer
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.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I fasted on only bread and juice for Lent. This is what I learned.
Fasting always sounds like a brilliant idea before the consequences hit home. Having lost some control over my bowel movements, I felt vulnerable and fragile. I was afraid. Was it really worth it? Would I make it the full 40 days?
Posted inExamen, Faith
Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Be kind this Lent
Instead of giving up something for lent, how about doing something positive? How about this: Be kind.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Finding joy in Ordinary Time
Where do you experience joy in your life? Where does God bring you joy and where do you bring others joy?