Jesus asks us to be generous with the poor. It’s one of the foundations of his public ministry: caring for the poor himself and asking his disciples to do so.

Fasting does a number of things for us. First, it’s often healthy. Second, it reminds us that we have some control over our bodies. But it’s the third reason that is often lost on people: to save money so that we can give to the poor.

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.

Instead of giving up something for lent, how about doing something positive? How about this: Be kind.

Today, we visited the Baptismal site at Qasr Al Yahoud, which holds the oldest and most ancient tradition for being the place of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.

Where do you experience joy in your life? Where does God bring you joy and where do you bring others joy?

Thinking about the hierarchy these days, in light of the sex abuse crisis, can be difficult.

As St. Francis de Sales said, “Be who you are and be that perfectly well.”

Who’s your favorite saint? Do you have one? If you’re Catholic, there’s a good chance that you do.

It’s Ordinary Time for sure, but you may find that your prayer can be extraordinary.