A popular trend in recent years has been to do something positive for Lent rather than to give something up. This ranges from the very challenging (see Kerry Weber’s Mercy in the City) to the more basic (to choose kindness in our daily actions). This seems to align with Pope Francis’ call to give up… Read More You’re Not Too Holy to Give Stuff Up for Lent
“See, I am now establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you.” (Genesis 9:8) Today’s scriptures remind that we need renewal these 40 days. Our world is filled with many beautiful things, yet too many people suffer from poverty and violence. Facing this suffering can be overwhelming and cause us… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Believe, God Will Renew All Creation
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. Sometimes the question comes up of why we… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: To Serve Others
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. When I read today’s first reading, I was… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Give and Receive Real Love
Throughout the season of Lent, we’re featuring the Millennial Lenten Reflection Series co-sponsored by Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Franciscan Mission Service. Each small reflection will be written by a young person, focusing on that day’s Mass reading. You can sign up for the series here. “Whoever wishes to save his life will lose… Read More Lenten Reflection Series: Our Daily Cross
One of the benefits of attending the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering is learning about various social justice organizations and the important work they do. Here is a quick tour of these organizations’ tables at the event for those were not able to attend:
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article in Time. He writes: Pope Francis has asked us to reconsider the heart of this activity this Lenten season. According to Francis, fasting must never become superficial. He often quotes the early Christian mystic John Chrysostom who said: “No act of virtue can be great if it… Read More Pope Francis’ Guide to Lent: What You Should Give Up This Year
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