Naming the Days of Lent My family and I were wondering why only certain days of Lent have names such as Ash Wednesday or Holy Thursday. We had heard that in the Eastern Churches, Lent begins with a day called Clean Monday. That made us decide to come up with names for every day of […]
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Saturday, Week Five Division. This isn’t just a mathematical problem. It’s a spiritual one. When God created the world and saw that it was good, it was because everything was in harmony. Everything was fulfilling the purpose for which God had made it. Therefore, all things were giving praise to God. The world was united
Saturday, Week Five I will be their God and they shall be my people. The desire in the heart of God is for unity. He wants us to be united to him and also to each other. Throughout the Bible, we hear words about returning to God and living together in peace and unity. This
Perhaps one of the biggest sins is one we don’t notice. It is, after all, the sin of not noticing. It manifests itself in many hidden ways. Not noticing God: Not noticing people Not noticing the world Not even noticing yourself It leads us to sin in so many ways by making our minds dull
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In the Lenten season, we often think about what we’re going to give up or what good practices we’re going to begin. In a certain sense, we focus on ourselves. We also often focus on the outside of the cup—what we will do or not do with our exteriors. But Jesus is interested in our
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The “How is Your Christian Life?” Quiz Ash Wednesday Mass Readings from the USCCB What does it mean to return to God with your whole heart? What part of your heart do you keep back for yourself? Jl 2:12-18 Have you received the grace of God in vain? What is the grace of God? 2
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Why do we have a feast celebrating a church in Rome? What does it mean for us? We celebrate this church not so much for its stones which could, like the temple in Jerusalem, one day be destroyed but for what it signifies: a Church united in love. Here we are really speaking about the
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This is a special day to remember all those who have departed from this life. They are our friends and we can help them finish their journey. The second Beatitude says, “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” All those who mourn are promised comfort along the way of life. Then, when
As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Galatians 4:6 One day this will be your feast day! Today is a day to rejoice and also to dream. As Christians, our dreams can never measure up to the reality of what God desires
On Prayer No Christian Prays alone What is going on when I pray? If I am sitting alone in my room praying silently, it might look like I am sitting alone doing nothing at all. That is what it looks like but, in reality, I am not alone. First of all, I am talking to
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