I have always been fascinated by the image of Jesus in today’s Gospel. As a lover of reality television, I relished in the idea of him being so upset he shouted and flipped tables. We are so used to ...

During Lent we are called to journey with Jesus as he remains in the desert for forty days. I am struck by the image of Jesus in today’s Gospel—wandering the desolate landscape, surrounded by wild ...

Welcome to our series of Lent and Easter reflections. Our reflection for the first Sunday of Lent considers the imagery of the shifting season and the role of nature within Lent. It is inspired by ...

Welcome to our series of Lent and Easter reflections. The reflection by The Reverend Dr James Hawkey on the third Sunday of Lent explores how people respond to sacred space as part of their worship.

Catholic families have a unique and precious opportunity to share with their growing (and grown!) children the beauty and importance of the Lenten Season. By instilling in our children a sense of ...

People new to, or wishing to grow deeper in faith, often ask me to recommend good Catholic books. The height of ...

In 1743, Pope Benedict XIV awarded the title exclusively to the Capuchins. The role means that the holder is the only person ...

The ashes serve as a reminder of mortality, and a start to the Lenten season of reflection, turning toward God and letting go of things that are no longer helpful to society or ourselves.

During the season of Lent, we take a step back to consider God’s active presence in our lives no matter the struggles or challenges we face. Follow Campus Ministry on Instagram for some Lenten ...

Fasting is the act of doing with less. In the Catholic Church, those ages 18 - 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (Canon 97). On such days, those fasting may eat one full meal ...

The practice of eating muskrat during Lent began in the late 18th century, notes the Detroit Catholic, the newspaper for the ...

Reflection involves a source of light and a surface. The light travels towards the surface and bounces off of it.Mirrors reflect lots of light, but most objects reflect at least a bit of light ...