Tag Archive for Penance

What are “vigils”? Why do we have them?

Who were the first monks and nuns?

Train with the real (Catholic) Jedi…

Why do we put ashes on our heads every year?

What is “St. Michael’s Lent”?

What’s every Catholic mom’s favorite phrase?

Why are beer and pretzels considered ideal Lenten fare?

Operation Lent: One Week Down!

Catholics have put ashes on their foreheads for how long?
