But what is Lent, exactly? At its core, Lent is a solemn season focused on faith and sacrifice. However, there’s much more to ...

One’s almsgiving is like a signet ring with the Lord,’ says Sirach 17:22, ‘and he will keep a person’s kindness like the ...

"As we journey through Lent, a traditional season of spiritual self-examination ... it is a very good time to ask ourselves, where do we stand with God?" says Dr. Gary ...

Lent, a solemn season in the Christian liturgical calendar, is often perceived as a time for individual repentance and prayer ...

The season of Lent at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) commenced with an evening of reflection and sacred music on ...

Just over five years ago, the world lost one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant, when his helicopter ...

As the days lengthen and spring approaches, Christians around the world enter the season of Lent—a sacred time of reflection, ...

Why do we love to drink wine? As we’re slap-bang in the middle of Lent, it occurs to me that rather than tempt you (should ...

A strict fast, but adapted to each person The beginning of Lent is preceded by a “pre-Lent” period or Triodion. This period allows the faithful to gradually give up animal products.

The transfiguration prepares us for the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord. St. Luke’s telling of the event draws us into the mystery of divine love, a love that embraces human suffering and ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick explains how his recent eye condition has reminded him that Jesus will never let him out of his sight.

Up until Monday at least, the pope had been switching from the oxygen mask he uses nightly to a cannula — a plastic tube ...