Category Archives: Lent

The True Cost of War

War is terrible. I am heartbroken at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And also, of course, for the victims of war and violence in many other countries, including Syria, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Yemen, and Myanmar. Wars kill and injure people. It also kills animals, wreaks havoc on nature, and destroys agriculture, trees, bridges, roads, and food andContinue reading “The True Cost of War”

How will you prepare for Lent?

We are all familiar with the traditional Catholic practices of praying, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent. We may pray more, pray with different intentions, eat less or give up a favorite food or drink. We give more to our parish and other charities. These are all good practices for the Lenten season, but you mightContinue reading “How will you prepare for Lent?”

Fast from Silence

The Global Catholic Climate Movement (catholicclimatemovement.global) has released its Lenten Calendar 2021 that is focused on concrete actions we can take each week to improve the planet as well as ourselves.  Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. During this time of fasting and renewal, we willContinue reading “Fast from Silence”

Fast from Meat

The Global Catholic Climate Movement has released its Lenten Calendar 2021 that is focused on concrete actions we can take each week to improve the planet as well as ourselves.  Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. During this time of fasting and renewal, we will embarkContinue reading “Fast from Meat”

A Buying Fast

The Global Catholic Climate Movement (catholicclimatemovement.global) has released its Lenten Calendar 2021 that is focused on concrete actions we can take each week to improve the planet as well as ourselves.  Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. During this time of fasting and renewal, we willContinue reading “A Buying Fast”