In our day, people are more likely to fast for health reasons than for religious purposes.
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Column: Practice the art of Lent
Wow, have I been in a funk lately. Funk with a capital F.
‘Write amazing stories’
It's true. The world really does look different through the eyes of little children.
College Connection: Serrans expand outreach to college students
This fall, thousands of incoming college freshman will experience one of the greatest transitions of their lives: The Big Disconnect.
Column: Readers urged to sign Manhattan Declaration online
One blessing the Lord has brought forth from the tragedy of the legalization of abortion is a bringing together of Christians across denominational lines in support of the sanctity of life.
Saying no to the death penalty
When their daughter moved to Philadelphia to pursue a doctoral degree, Sylvester and Vicki Schieber were no different than any other parents: They worried.
Holy Angels spreads its wings
For members of Holy Angels Parish here, it was love at first sight.
Column: New movement helps renew the life of parishes
We are experiencing today a crisis of community.
Column: They will know we are Christians by our love
Although it feels good to “really like someone,” the priest reminded the adults later in his homily, in order to truly love, “we must put love into action.”
Column: Help make Catholic education available to all who seek it
This year, the Catholic Education Foundation will provide scholarships for 1,138 kids. We could help another 1,138 go to Catholic schools if we had the resources.