Table of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first...
Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful...
Ash Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...
If you’ve ever wrestled with big questions about God — not just what you believe, but why — Anselm is your saint. A monk, philosopher, and archbishop who refused to separate faith from reason, St...
Some books teach you new ideas. Others feel like sitting down with someone wiser than you — someone who helps you see God, yourself, and the world a little more clearly. The Catholic tradition is...
Influence doesn’t begin with a platform. It begins with integrity. In every relationship — friendships, family life, workplaces, parish communities — people are constantly asking an unspoken question: