Liturgical Seasons
Why You SHOULD Give Up Chocolate for Lent
Apparently, giving something up for Lent has become lame. The current wisdom is instead of sacrificing something for Lent and making yourself miserable, we should focus on doing something “positive” instead. This article shares a better idea . . .
Read MoreRemaining in the Crypt: Diligence
We can be so impatient when we are faced with how slow our hearts are to change. This article addresses that impatience, including how facing the impatience an be part of our spiritual project!
Read MoreWorking In the Crypt: Fasting
Tis true, we cannot reach Christ’s fortieth day, Yet to go part of that religious way, Is better than to rest We cannot reach our Saviour’s purity, Yet are we bid, ” Be holy e’en as He,” In both let’s do our best. Who goeth in the way which Christ hath gone, Is much more…
Read MorePaying It Forward
Paying it forward has become a cliché. But that doesn’t make it any less true. Goodness and kindness spread. Today’s reflection encourages you to find some ways you can perform random acts of kindness so you can create a ripple of goodness that spreads wider and wider!
Read MoreHow Lent Reminds Us of What We Should Be Doing All Year
In her wisdom, the Church gives us these seasons of preparation – Advent and Lent – not only to help us truly understand the feasts they precede, but to remind us of what we should be doing as disciples of Jesus every single day. It’s the nature of the lay state, living in the world, that we get distracted. We’re called to live as disciples and so to transform the world around us. But all to often we get distracted and end up being transformed by the world instead. Advent and Lent are seasons to call us back to the Covenant – and back to true discipleship.
Read MoreWhose Day Will You Brighten
The best gifts we can give are often those that don’t cost any money, but that let people know we haven’t forgotten them. We can give these gifts even to people we don’t know!
Read MoreThe Boomerang Gift
Christians are not altruists. We don’t give and expect nothing in return. We give to store up treasure in Heaven, and to build up the Kingdom of God, which benefits all of us. Listen to this story!
Read MoreFinding Strength
Reflecting on the spirituality of giving also means reflecting on the spirituality of receiving. What gifts from God do you need to be more aware of?
Read MoreGenerosity Starts with the Heart
Gift giving doesn’t have to be about materialism. True gift giving starts with a desire to express love.
Read MoreSharing with Others
The best gifts reflect the love that the giver has for the recipient. Today let’s reflect on how giving and receiving gifts can be a profound exchange of love.
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