How to live a ‘little’ Lent
Every year when Lent rolls around, we find ourselves facing the same question: “What should I do to live this season well?” In Stephen Covey’s famed book “The 7 Habits…
Tired of cheese pizza on Fridays? Here are 7 Lenten meatless recipes
For years, the fish fry at our parish took care of cooking for me on Friday nights during Lent. Our family would pray Stations of the Cross and then head…
4 resolutions for your liturgical New Year
My favorite Advent greeting is “Happy New Year!” The greeting is technically accurate since Advent is the start of the liturgical year. And it reminds me that this time is…
In pursuit of moderation
As we neared the end of Lent, my mind was haunted by something a priest had said at the beginning of the liturgical season: “You should spend some time thinking…
Fasting: Uniting our bodies and hearts to Christ in our daily lives
If I’m being honest, when I think about fasting, I’m probably more likely to think in terms of dieting rather than spiritual discipline. It wasn’t until I tried to implement…
If you’re having trouble with boundaries, consider a fast
We all know that icky and anxious feeling that comes from our own failure to set and enforce boundaries in our lives. Whether we’ve experienced it at work, with friends…
Should I fast during Advent?
What kind of Advent are you dreaming of? The season of Advent is just around the corner, but it can be difficult to know how to approach it. Perhaps you’re…
From fasting to feasting: Are you doing it right?
When it comes to Lent, Catholics are professionals. From ashes on our foreheads to Lenten sacrifices, we know what’s expected and how to enter in. But when Lent is over…