In Some American Parishes, Muskrat Dinners Are an Annual Tradition
The muskrat tradition began in the late 1700s with French Catholics who had moved to Michigan.
Results from Tag: 'lent'
When the Bridegroom Is Taken Away, They Will Fast
The seasons of the Church reflect the emotional seasons of ordinary human life.
Lent is a Penitential Journey Toward the House of the Father
“The whole of the Christian life is a great pilgrimage to the House of the Father,” said Pope St. John Paul II. And so we move, not in fear, but in hope, every step of the way.
6 Lenten Reads to Foster Spiritual Growth
Lenten offerings from Mother Angelica, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and others
Pope Francis: It Is Our Christian Duty to Help People Know Jesus
He explained that to give one’s life in service involves ‘sowing seeds of love.’ He also said that the cross is the symbol par excellence of Christians.
4th Week of Lent: The Ashes Are Long Gone, But Their Meaning Endures
The message of Ash Wednesday echoes through the rest of Lent: “Remember, man, that you are dust, and to dust you will return”
‘I Came Into This World for Judgment’ — Jesus and the Man Born Blind
SCRIPTURES & ART: Jesus, who comes to restore and transfigure fallen man, heals us body and soul.
