Regulations on fasting and abstinence
February 15, 2023
The norms for the United States, established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in November 1966 and reiterated in November 1973, may be summarized
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Find silence
February 14, 2023
This year, Lent begins Feb. 22. That means that right now is the perfect time for “pre-Lent” — a short period of time before Ash
Lenten conversion
February 14, 2023
I was asked to hear confessions Dec. 23 at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Md., close to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
Question Corner: Friday abstinence for vegans
March 28, 2022
Friday abstinence for vegans What do persons who don’t normally eat meat do about the church’s rules on abstinence, such as on the Fridays during
40 Days 40 Ways
March 28, 2022
Daily Lenten reflections to transform your family. Challenge: Today, try and use your words for only good. Stop if you find yourself saying something negative
Lent is a time to wake up, pray more, care for others, pope says
March 14, 2022
VATICAN CITY — Lent is a good time to ask God’s help in throwing off any spiritual “drowsiness” that dulls a person’s prayer life and
Learning to rest and listen to God are themes of diocesan women’s conference
March 14, 2022
When God told Sonja Corbitt he wanted her to learn how to rest, her first response was emphatic. “I am not tired!” But she said,
Eucharist assures believers that Christ is victorious, cardinal says
March 11, 2022
VATICAN CITY — Focusing on the meaning and importance of the Eucharist “with the horrors of war before our eyes” does not distract one from
Unexpected Lent
March 11, 2022
The common refrain is that this Lent began in 2020; the last two years have been one long Lent. It’s easy to understand that train
Retreat center leader shares Lenten advice
March 10, 2022
A Lenten retreat for women, focused on the mystery and meaning of Lent and how to prepare for Holy Week and Easter, was held at
