Led by the Spirit and guided by the Church, we enter into a desert of sorts, renouncing various comforts and making more time for prayer and self-sacrifice. We contemplate the truth about sin and salvation; we test our hearts and ask: how do I use my freedom? Do I trust in God? How can I grow in obedience and love?
Begin Lent by reflecting on the Gospel for the day and explore the themes of the day.
Why do Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday? How should Ash Wednesday be observed? What does it mean to fast? How do parishes mark the beginning of Lent? Explore Catholic customs and traditions associated with Ash Wednesday in this blog post.
Cyril & Methodius were two brothers who are venerated as the ‘Apostles of the Slavs.’ They translated liturgical books into Slavonic with the help of the Cyrillic alphabet, which they invented. St John Paul II proclaimed them Patrons of Europe, along with St Benedict.
Catholics are taught from an early age that Jesus died for our sins, but I was His suffering and death necessary for our personal sins? By exploring the origins and consequences of sin, this blog explores why Jesus’ sacrifice was necessary.
St Valentine is widely associated with love and romance, but the story behind the holiday is much darker than you might expect. Learn the surprising history of the saint regarded as the patron of love.
