Liturgical Living in Lent
Why do we fast in Lent? Why is Lent 40 days? How is Lent traditionally observed? What is the purpose of the Stations of the Cross? Discover Catholic customs & traditions for Lent in this blog.
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Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2022
Prepare for Lent with this message by Pope Francis to the faithful in 2022.
Why did God want His only Son to die on a cross?
Why was a man of peace like Jesus condemned to death on a Cross? Why did Jesus have to redeem us on the Cross, of all places? Did Jesus really experience fear of death? Understand the crucifixion and death of Jesus and what it means for Christians in this blog.
Why pray the Stations of the Cross?
Explore how praying the Stations of the Cross can affect not just your own faith, but your daily life with these five reasons to pray the Stations of the Cross.
Why did Jesus institute a sacrament for the forgiveness of sins?
People who find it difficult to go to confession and non-Catholics often ask: "Why do we have to go to confession? Why can't we just go directly to God?" The answer is that Jesus instituted the sacrament because He knew human nature and He knew we would need it. Here are four reasons why.
Examination of Conscience
Examine your conscience before Confession with this helpful Examination of Conscience.