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Why Do Christians Fast? Three Reasons Explained by St. Thomas Aquinas

Mar 22, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Fasting is an ancient spiritual discipline taught in the Bible, and modeled for us by Jesus himself during his forty-day sojourn into the wilderness in preparation for his ear … Read more

Not Having a Good Lent So Far? Try This.

Mar 20, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

So, we're almost halfway through Lent . . .How's it been going so far? Have you been keeping strong with your daily penances and acts of self-denial? What about prayer and almsgivi … Read more

Fasting: The Benefits For Body, Mind, And Soul

Mar 14, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

I don't know about you, but I find it difficult to fast. While I know that the spiritual benefits of fasting are good for the soul, it doesn't make it any easier to do. We kn … Read more

Celebrating St. Patrick: An All-Things-Celtic Gift Guide

Mar 08, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Spring is in the air, and here comes the green! With the ushering in of the season comes the feast day of St. Patrick of Ireland on March 17th. In honor of the season, … Read more

Six Lies the Devil Wants Us To Believe

Mar 07, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

Ever since Adam and Eve tasted the enticing fruit in the Garden of Eden, the Father of Lies has been harassing us. Satan's efforts to distort the truth and his attempts at … Read more

A Quick Guide to the Symbols of Irish - Celtic Jewelry

Mar 05, 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

Ireland is home to some of the most intricate and interesting art known in human history. Attributed to the ancient Celtic people, it is mysterious and rich in meaning with sign, … Read more

How Do I Explain Lent to Non-Catholics?

Mar 01, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Have you ever struggled to explain why you participate in Lent? If you have friends or family members who are not Catholic, they may notice something a bit different about you - na … Read more

How to Explain Your Ashes: 3 Methods

Feb 26, 2017 by Laura Jean Rabiipour

Have you ever been asked about your Ash Wednesday ashes? During the Ash Wednesday service our foreheads are adorned with ashes followed by the words: "For you are dust, And t … Read more

Lenten Season 101: A Guide for Everything You Need to Know

Feb 25, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Lent is the time of spiritual preparation prior to the Easter season, just as Advent is for Christmas. Jesus taught us clearly that there is no resurrection without the Cross, and … Read more

How Can We Learn to Listen to God's Answer to Our Prayers?

Feb 24, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Prayer is not easy, and neither is coming to understand when and how God may be answering our prayers. My two big pieces advice:1) Remember what God has already done for you (in th … Read more

A Guide to 4 Popular Devotional Tools for Lent

Feb 22, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Christmas and Easter are the two principle feasts of the liturgical year. On Christmas our Savior was born, and on Easter, the Church's most important feast, our Savior accomplish … Read more

Lent Is Our Chance For A Spiritual Tune Up

Feb 20, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

I recently dropped off my car off for service. A maintenance light had been nagging me for at least a month, so I finally did something about it. $880 later, I drove away with my … Read more