The Fight Against Temptation in Lent

Lent teaches the soul to fight temptation through obedience to God’s law and detachment from material pleasures, guiding a life oriented to eternal salvation.

This Lent, Say No to “I” — A Gospel Reflection on True Humility

Enter into a deeper Lent by learning why Jesus calls us to let go of the constant “I.” Reflect on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, discover the dangers of spiritual pride, and embrace true humility rooted in God’s mercy.

Ambassadors of Christ or of the World?

He who in his preaching neglects to lead men to a fuller knowledge of God may be called an idle declaimer, but not a preacher of the Gospel. He may receive the applause of the uninstructed, but will not escape the stern judgement of Christ.

Fasting and Abstinence

The Church, commissioned by the Savior to lead men to Heaven, has wise rules for the fasting prescribed by Our Lord Jesus Christ. What are they? When asked why His followers did not fast as did those of John the Baptist and the Pharisees, Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “Can the wedding guests mourn as […]