Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of joy in the Christian life; Christians should not be sad, melancholy or nostalgic. What is it that makes sadness so […]
Understanding the need for fasting in the spiritual life Ask any Catholic about Lent and usually the first thing that comes to mind is fasting. But […]
“What did you give up for Lent?” is a fairly common question asked during these forty days. Unfortunately sometimes people can become trapped in one of […]