Lent is a Gift

It’s easy for us to think of Lent as something we do “for” God, or as something we “have” to do as Catholic Christians.  And one of the reasons is that we think in principle, we are supposed to do everything by ourselves – including our Lenten observances, whatever they may happen to be this year.

Ash Wednesday Reflection

“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.” ~ An excerpt from the late Bishop Brian Leo Hennessey, CR’s homily for Ash Wednesday

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 11, 2024

Jesus showed his true humility through His comment to the cured leper, “See that you tell no one anything”.  How typical is it for us, when we have accomplished something, to ask not to be recognized? 

Is your longing stronger than fear?

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The man from today’s Gospel was conscious of the risk of rejection he faced. Fully aware that his actions were crossing established lines, the man afflicted with leprosy chose to confront this risk.

@Catholic After Party

Did you know Fr. Raphael Ma, CR has a podcast?  Join Fr. Raph and Alessandro for some casual talk about big subjects.