Prayers for the Dying: A Meditation for Lent
For me, visiting a dying person is a special, graced-filled moment because I am so much aware of the loving care the Church gives to one about to enter eternity.
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Lent: More Than Giving Up Something
As parents, we know that kids always ask, “Why?” about everything.
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Giving Up on Giving Up: A Lenten Reflection
Years ago, as Lent approached, I asked a trusted spiritual counselor what he was going to give up. He gave me a sly grin and said, “I’m giving up giving things up for Lent.”
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Pie Day: Louisiana’s Lenten Custom
It was Louisiana Sweet Dough Pie, and it is served only once a year—on Good Friday.
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Following Christ to Calvary
When I look at the unfair judgments endured by Jesus for our salvation, I think of the judgments I have made in my lifetime.
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Lenten Penance: Getting Back on Track
Our understanding of penance is based on our understanding of sin.
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