Number of articles: 31

Pope's Message for Lent 2014

"The only real regret lies in not being a saint . . . we could also say that there is only one real kind of poverty: not living as children of God and brothers and sisters of Christ."

From the Church and the Pope

Lent: Path of Conversion

In his 17 February 2010 general audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the meaning of Lent in Christian life.

From the Church and the Pope

“A spirit of mortification”

A spirit of mortification, rather than being just an outward show of Love, arises as one of its consequences. If you fail in one of these little proofs, acknowledge that your love for the Love is wavering. (Furrow, 981)

Daily Texts

“The ripe fruits of the mortified soul”

These are the ripe fruits of the mortified soul: tolerance and understanding for the defects of others; intolerance for one's own. (The Way, 198)

Daily Texts

"Penance means tenderness and kindness towards the suffering"

Here is a recipe for your way as a Christian: pray, do penance, work without rest, fulfilling your duty lovingly. (The Forge, 65)

Daily Texts

Commentary on the Gospel: Temptations in the Desert

Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Lent (Cycle A), and commentary.

Gospel commentary

Commentary on the Gospel: Jesus in the Wilderness

Gospel for the 1st Sunday in Lent (Cycle B), and commentary.

Gospel commentary

Commentary on the Gospel: The Cross and Glory

Gospel for the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Cycle B), and commentary.

Gospel commentary

Commentary on the Gospel: Temptations

Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent (Cycle C) and commentary.

Gospel commentary

Commentary on the Gospel: Transfiguration

Gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent (Cycle C) and commentary.

Gospel commentary