It’s impossible to grasp how glorious we are in Christ (divinized in our human way, says St. Peter!) AND to realize at the same…
3 Things to Ponder this Lent
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How Can Love be a Wound?
This Lent, I’m pondering the Lord’s passion every day. His vivid wounds show us the urgency of his love and the urgency…
A Little Lenten Joy
I have the privilege of leading the meditations at a women’s retreat each year in the beautiful, spacious surroundings at St. Damiano…
Sublime Musical Lenten Meditation
My friend Nancy Scimone is performing her one-woman drama, “Mary Magdalene: At the Feet of Jesus” tonight in Fairfax, Virginia (details here)….
Is it Lent Already?
Are you still deciding what to give up or take up for Lent that will help you grow closer to God? Me…
Almsgiving: Where’s Your Comfort Zone?
Almsgiving is one of the “pillar” virtues of Lent, along with prayer and fasting. We give alms because Jesus commands us to…
The Lenten Trap
It’s really a year-round trap. The lie that we need to be a better person for God to love us. Or that…
Lenten Renovation Ideas: Are You Up for the Challenge?
In Lent, we make an extra effort to decrease our selfishness and allow Christ’s generosity to increase in us. Too often, we…
A Little Lenten Joy
The words of St. Ambrose in the Office of Readings today were a shot of joy amidst the sorrow of Lent. Here’s…
Is it Lent Already?
Are you still deciding what to give up or take up for Lent that will help you grow closer to God? Me…
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