Tag: Lent
Pope Francis: God lifts us up when we hit ‘rock bottom’
Pope Francis said God waits for us, especially in the sacrament of penance, where he said the Lord touches our wounds, heals our hearts
True seeing
You, yourselves, search out what pleases the Lord, and take no part in works of darkness, that are of no benefit; expose them instead.
Pope Francis: The devil uses three ‘dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope said that the devil uses attachment to material things, mistrust, and the thirst for power to divide Christian communities
Philippine Catholic bishops back ‘No Meat Friday’ campaign
“Skipping meat on Fridays can also help make us healthier as well boost the Church’s campaign on climate change”
On Temptations
Clearly, we cannot overcome temptations without the help of the One who already triumphed against it
Manila prelate tells faithful to observe Lent with sincerity, pure intention
“This season is a blessed time for us to turn away from hypocrisy and worldly attachments"
Photos: ‘Running Priest’ visits sick, elderly on Ash Wednesday
The priest used to run to bring attention to the issues that he is passionate about, such as human rights and the environment
Pope Francis: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
Pope Francis marked the start of the season of Lent with Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina on Rome’s Aventine Hill
Photos: ‘Repent and believe in the Gospel’
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting.
Manila archdiocese reverts to imposition of ashes during Ash Wednesday observance
“We will revert to the imposition of ashes on the forehead of the faithful,” read the letter of instruction released by the archdiocese
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