by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Mar 16, 2020 | Current Events, Lent, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I’m not the only one to point out the resonance between the COVID-19 crisis and the spiritual season of Lent. Both seem to be desert experiences. With Lent comes new activities and practices, some of which are quite practical. We wear different colors (purple...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Mar 7, 2019 | Faith & Politics, Global Catholicism, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
The Catholic liturgical calendar involves a constant interplay between fasting and feasting. Our church has entered a period of fasting. Most people who observe Lent choose something to give up for the entirety of the 40 days while they are also called to observe...
by Michael Wegenka, SJ | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 2min
You don’t have to be Catholic to be familiar with the question, “What are you giving up for Lent?” Giving something up is only one-third of the traditional Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, yet it seems to have a fairly deep grip...
