We are about a quarter of the way through the season of Lent. So, the words of the column's title are familiar to us as they return each Lent in the prayers of the liturgy and in our own practices ...

Popular Nigerian singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has shared his view on being a true Muslim.

Digital distractions, endless entertainment and convenience culture shape behavior, making true engagement with creativity, ...

Corinthians 13:5 says, “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you — unless, of course, ...

God had promised this elderly man that he would not pass away until he had seen the King of kings and on the day that Mary ...

Fasting means not eating for a period of time. In some cases, it means not drinking too There are many reasons why people may choose to fast Many people with epilepsy can fast successfully. But there ...

The second annual diocesan Day of Unplugging is March 28. In his Ash Wednesday homily, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge offered ...

The Catholic Church helps Catholics journey through Lent, the 40-day period of preparation for Easter, with guidance on fasting and abstinence.

The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where ...

Human beings have two chief orientations that guide all our behaviors: the first is toward pleasure and the second is toward ...

Part of the sacrifice is to reflect on the spiritual journey. Cannabis can promote introspection and heightened awareness, ...