Is the Lenten season still relevant?
“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things are passing away: God never changes.”—St. Teresa of Avila We have been experiencing an extended Lent for two years now.
February 25, 2022
“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things are passing away: God never changes.”—St. Teresa of Avila We have been experiencing an extended Lent for two years now.
These are unholy hours for the Catholic Church worldwide as the pandemic has compelled governments to declare a lockdown and prohibit public assemblies, including Masses, to stem the contagion. Even
The Pontificio Collegio Filippino, the dormitory of Philippine secular priests studying or working in Rome, has postponed indefinitely its annual Lenten retreat set for March 15 because of COVID-19 spread
April! We have blue skies and bright sunshine. But it’s too hot. It is the kind of weather that makes you want to stay indoors.
Seafood dishes are popular for Lent since many avoid meat and alcohol (we missed you, Jollibee Tuna Pie!). Super rounded up this season’s meatless favorites and new summer drinks.
Lent is a special time to remember the love and mercy of God that comes to us through Christ’s Cross and Resurrection. This Sunday’s Gospel gives us a myriad of thoughts and “warnings.”
We are halfway through the month of March. It is Lent. And we feel the summer heat. Gone are the balmy days and cool evenings in Alabang.
One man from Ohio is choosing to drink only beer as his Lenten sacrifice, claiming that he is taking a page from German monks.
In the Philippines, the hot, dry season comes at the same time as Lent, in which Catholics are urged to observe fasting and abstinence from meat.
I hope everyone had a happy Easter. Holy Week was great in Manila.
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