I suppose you could say it’s better to have fallen up the stairs than down. One could argue that the damage would likely have been much greater tumbling downward. But, tell that to my smarting knee and sore back. They really don’t give a whip which way I fell. I Read more
On old Jewish Hasidic tradition teaches us an important lesson about the ashes used on Ash Wednesday.
What’s the essence of Lent in ten words or less? I gave my Facebook friends that challenge. Here’s how they responded.
We’ve come to Lent Eve, and it’s time to finally make up your mind and form your resolutions for what you will do this Lent in order to become more holy and Christ-like. In that light, I’m bringing back one of my most popular posts about Lent.
Lent with Saint Therese of Calcutta is adeptly and gracefully written, reflecting the depth of spirituality and understanding of the Catholic faith of its author, Heidi Hess Saxton.
There’s memory. And then there’s reminiscence. What’s the difference? One is vitally important in assessing and discerning your faith journey. The other, well, not so much. Which is which and how do you make good use of it?
Above all, memory work can – and should – mean gratitude and a deepening of your relationship with the heavenly Father, who always knows what is best for you.