Lent calls us to works of almsgiving to help us better imitate Christ
Penance loves humility and silence; it has a dread of being noticed by men; the only one whose applause it seeks, is His who 'seeth in secret.'
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Articles tagged Almsgiving
Catholic SECRETS to a better Lent: Why Tradition matters
Lent is more than giving up chocolate — it’s about recovering the ancient disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as given by Christ Himself. This video explores the traditional Catholic approach to Lent, drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope St. Leo the Great, and Pope Benedict XIV to show why fasting is essential for restoring order to the soul and averting spiritual catastrophe. The traditional fasting rule — one meal a day, two small snacks, abstinence from meat on Fridays and Saturdays — is explained along with practical advice for persevering. For those new to the faith or seeking a […]
Your Lenten almsgiving can fight for freedom and truth
Lent is a time to give with purpose. LifeSite’s Spring Campaign offers an opportunity to ensure your almsgiving defends life, family, faith, and freedom.
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Bishop Strickland to his supporters: Focus on Jesus Christ, not so much on me
On this week’s episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland and show host Terry Barber offer commentary on a series of Strickland’s tweets.
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