Here’s Where Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics across the world are marked with ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads,…
Author: Abigail James
For the First Time in 2,000 Years, Christians Can Walk Ancient Jerusalem Road from the Time of Jesus
For the first time in nearly two millennia, visitors are able to walk an ancient roadway in Jerusalem that dates…
Fat Tuesday: The Prelude to Lent and Its Spiritual Significance
Fat Tuesday, or “Mardi Gras,” is often seen as a day of revelry, parades, and indulgence, with celebrations marked by…
5 Facts About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, penance, and reflection leading up to Easter. For many…
Preparing the Heart and Spirit for Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season
As Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics across the globe prepare for the beginning of Lent—a solemn period of penance, reflection,…
St. Valentine: The Patron Saint of Love, Marriage, and Devotion
St. Valentine is often associated with romantic love, flowers, and chocolates, particularly on February 14th. However, his true legacy transcends…
The Saint Behind Valentine’s Day Still Has Something to Teach Us
St. Valentine lived long before Valentine’s Day became associated with cards, chocolates, and romantic gestures. As a priest, and possibly a…
Pope Leo XIV’s First Lenten Message: A Call to Fast from Hurtful Words
As the Church prepares for Ash Wednesday on February 18, Pope Leo XIV is urging Catholics to embrace a deeper,…
How a Catholic Can Prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that invites Catholics to draw closer…
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Santa Maria Regina Pacis in First Parish Pastoral Trip
In a meaningful sign of pastoral closeness, Pope Leo XIV will make his first parish visit as Bishop of Rome…