Author: Dr. Marc Tinsley
Lenten Almsgiving
Catholics are expected to give alms throughout the year but are asked to focus more intently on almsgiving during Lent as one of the...
Chastity
Chastity is a virtue that all Catholics are called to cultivate in their particular state in life. With the understanding that human sexuality is...
Lenten Prayer
During Lent, prayer takes on even more significance as Catholics reflect on Jesus’ 40 days of prayer and fasting in the desert. Lenten prayer...
The Annunciation of the Lord
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, The Catholic Church celebrates when Jesus began his earthly life, and the obedience and faith...
Stations of the Cross
From the earliest days of the Church, faithful Christians have made trips to the Holy Land to follow the footsteps of Jesus on the...
St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Bible does not record anything that St. Joseph said but his actions show that he trusted God and was obedient to his will....
Lectio Divina
Lectio divina is an ancient way of praying which involves slowly reading and deeply reflecting on Sacred Scripture or other spiritual texts. Lectio divina...
The Three Pillars of Lent
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are fundamental practices in the life of a Catholic. They are performed with even more intensity during the season of...
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic adoration is prayer, quiet reflection, and veneration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. It is a time when Catholics worship Jesus who...
Abstaining from Meat
On Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent, Catholics 14 years of age and older are required to abstain from eating meat....