Amy J. Cattapan interviews Amanda Lauer, one of the coauthors of Catholic Teen Books’ latest anthology of short stories.
There Stands Lent
I’m not overly fond of Lent. The whole discipline aspect sets my teeth on edge. Isn’t life hard enough? What good is it to offer up a bit of sugar in my morning coffee? Or stifling honest irritation over vexing situations? Strangely enough though, by the end of the second […]
Mercy’s Sake
Deception makes fools of us all. Yet sometimes the truth hurts so much that we hold back for mercy’s sake. Our human journey can be a treacherous one to be sure. It’s snowing now, very cold, and more snow and lower temperatures are on the way. Our woodstove pipe slipped a […]
An unexpected Evangelization Moment—Distributing Ashes on Ash Wednesday in Walmart
The USCCB states that evangelizing means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation. So how can we everyday Catholics always be prepared to evangelize? Our behavior and our actions and the words we use are tools for evangelizing. They show that we are Christian. Saying grace before […]
The Promise of Lent and Grace of Eastertide
The one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phillipians 1:6) As the end of Lent nears, we see how far we have come. And we see how far we have to go to become the holy children of […]
Lent: a Virtue Spa for the Soul – Cathy Gilmore*
Have you ever wondered how Lenten sacrifices “feel” to your soul? What might feel like a privation to us is actually a VIP (Very Important Pampering) Treatment for our souls. Think of it like this. On Ash Wednesday we allow Jesus to welcome our soul to the forty day […]
Same Old, Same Old
Even if you are not an avid theater fan, I bet you know this line: “Tradition, tra-di-tion!” Right, Fiddler on the Roof. This great musical is basically a story of ethnicity and the patriarch’s struggle to keep the practices of past generations alive despite modern times closing in. What about […]
Margaret Rose Realy and Lent – CWG February Book Blast
This month’s CWG Book Blast is to get you ready for Lent. We’re a little behind, but that doesn’t make Margaret Rose Realy’s book any less applicable. It’s a perfect springtime meditation as well. It has the CWG Seal of Approval and is published by Patheos Press. Cultivating God’s Garden through Lent […]
Perfect for Lent – Book Review by Michael Seagriff
Don’t begin Lent without this book! When was the last time you journeyed through Lent as a family? Have you ever suggested praying, fasting, and giving alms together? Don’t think your family has the time to do these things? Not sure how to begin? You are probably no different from […]
A private or community meditation for use during Lent.
Stations of the Cross Leader: Let Us Pray Response: Lord, you accepted this journey for our benefit and in our place. Help us to recognize the depth of your love for us so that we may set that love as the framework for our entire lives. Many see your journey […]