The objective of Lent is to strengthen ourselves against the Tempter and to become more Christ-like. If what we’ve chosen is self-defeating or such a breeze we barely think about it, then we’re not strengthening ourselves against Satan. If we’re trudging through Lent unenthusiastically, then we’re just wasting our time.
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.
This morning’s lively (as usual) chat with hosts John Harper and Glen Lewerenz focused on turning our frowns the other way around this Lent and letting the Light of Christ truly shine forth from our faces. Listen to my segment at the 41:05 mark. You’ll enjoy it!
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.
Still, even standing out on the streets of Jerusalem looking up at the Upper Room’s windows, I could feel the impact of what had happened there. It was grace-filled, awesome, and inspiring.
Now I have the chance to go back there and to truly enter the Room through the eyes of Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi