Tag: Lent

From the start, Jesus is a great king entering into Jerusalem in a regal way. Things will change quickly once he gets there, as we know. But his demeanor won’t change.

The Gospels answer key questions about our lives. Here are some of the questions the raising of Lazarus answers.

More words of encouragement to pray anyways. Our children will tend to imitate us. For better – or worse.

When God comes into one’s life, hardship follows, but with great reward?

But the end of Lent is not a better me; the end of Lent is a self-emptying of myself into the life of Christ.

What can we learn from the devil’s encounter with Jesus and his encounter with Adam and Eve?

The Year of Mercy and the message of Fatima complement each other perfectly.

Use Father Michael Gaitley’s practical guide to the works of mercy to find happiness.

Jesus calls the Christian to a radical simplicity and focus on God.

This Sunday’s readings (Third Sunday of Lent Year C) give hope for the future. Not an easy, happy  hope — a serious hope. A hope that is founded in God’s actions, not