Lent

While most Catholics are preparing silently in their hearts for the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus, there is a group each year that pilgrimages to a small town in New Mexico to visit El Santuario de Chimayo. People often refer to this pilgrimage site as the “Lourdes of America” for its miraculous history. It actually […]

Catholics have long argued that the New Testament completes the Old Testament and there is no stronger evidence of this than in the drinking of the “fourth cup.” This is significant because this concept confirms that the Eucharist is central to God’s covenant with us. The Passover meal, performed in remembrance of God’s covenant with […]

Lent is a period of repentance and reflection. A time to come to terms with human nature and grow in our faith through prayer, confession, fasting, and almsgiving. Below, we offer seven Lent facts that may surprise you to share with your friends about the most solemn liturgy of the year. Although surprising to the […]

The giving and receiving of Easter baskets is a centuries-old tradition. The true meaning of Easter isn’t which child finds the most eggs, of course; it signals the beginning of spring, the end of the Lenten season and fasting, and the rise of Jesus Christ from the dead. Yet, Easter basket stuffers can range from Easter […]

Lent is a season of repentance, observance, preparation, and anticipation in the Catholic Church. For centuries, faithful Catholics have upheld the Lenten tradition of pushing themselves in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during this season. This Lenten interview will cover these topics and more. This year, we spoke with local Minnesota priests to hear about their […]

Lent is a season of repentance, observance, preparation, and anticipation in the Catholic Church. For centuries, faithful Catholics have upheld the Lenten tradition of pushing themselves in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during this season. This Lenten interview will cover these topics and more. This year, we spoke with local Minnesota priests to hear about their […]

Lent is a time of preparation and opportunity to go deeper with God before his Passion and Resurrection. A standard practice throughout the Catholic Church is to follow the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. One of the most visible ways many of us observe Lent is by abstaining from eating meat on […]

Lent is a season of repentance, observance, preparation, and anticipation in the Catholic Church. For centuries, faithful Catholics have upheld the Lenten tradition of pushing themselves in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during this season. This Lenten interview will cover these topics and more. This year, we spoke with local Minnesota priests to hear about their […]

Lent is a season of repentance, observance, preparation, and anticipation in the Catholic Church. For centuries, faithful Catholics have upheld the Lenten tradition of pushing themselves in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during this season. This year, we spoke with local Minnesota priests to hear about their perspective and insights on Lent. In a short video […]

Honor the Passion and Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus It’s not all about Easter gifts. The Lent season is a time to reflect on the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a time to contemplate His love for each and every one of us. This is love so great that He […]