It sticks out like a sore, green thumb in the middle of a sober liturgical period. As a lifelong Catholic — and a lifelong Irishman — I struggle with squaring […]
St. Patrick’s Day: Joy during Lent
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 […]
6 reasons why I ‘hate’ Lent (A tongue-in-cheek look at Lent)
This morning, my 10-year-old showed me an infographic on Lent. An infographic. On Lent. There’s nothing quite like the innocence of a child and an illustrated guide to fasting and […]
Faith talk for families: Family values
Questions to talk about at home during meals or at bedtime, or in the car. How does your family celebrate God? How do you celebrate one another? What are your […]
