An important lesson of Lent is sacrifice. So often, this lesson is lost in the cacophony of our consumer world. Sacrifice is not easy. It’s more than giving up a […]
How to Teach about Lenten Sacrifice
9 activities for family night
It’s cold outside, and the kids are nuts. They want to be on iPads and phones and gaming devices all the time. What’s a parent to do? Plan a family […]
Symbols of Lent
Ashes: Made from palm leaves of the previous year, ashes can remind us both of the baptismal and penitential character of Lent. They not only represent our own mortality and […]
How much do you know about Lent?
Here’s some Lent trivia to test your knowledge. The answers are at the bottom of the page. 1. How many days are there in Lent? 2. What was the original […]
St. John of God
John of God (d. 1550) was founder of the Order of Charity for the Service of the Sick, also called the Brothers Hospitallers, and patron of the sick and hospitals. […]
