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Lent, Fasting, and Abstinence Part 2: The Benefits of Fasting According to St. Thomas Aquinas

February 22, 2021 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

The Good Thief

The spiritual benefits of fasting are many. Not only is it an excellent means of engaging in penance, as Christians are required to do, but it confers other benefits such as helping to build self-mastery, the control of the soul over the desires of the flesh.

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What is Church Law on Fasting and Abstinence During Lent?

February 17, 2021 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Man does not live on bread alone but on the word of God

The season of Lent is penitential in character. Blessed Paul VI teaches in his apostolic constitution Paenitemini that “by divine law all the faithful are required to do penance” (Chapter III, I., 1).

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Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

January 6, 2021 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Adoration of the Magi

Epiphany refers to the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles represented by the magi. In the gospel we are presented with a contrast between three figures: Jesus, Herod the Great, and the magi who journey into the night in search of not merely a sign from God, but rather the Christ Child himself, the “newborn king of the Jews” (Mt 2:2).

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A Christmas Reflection on Trust In Providence

December 21, 2020 by Deacon Frederick Bartels Leave a Comment

Bridge

We often set off on an unceasing quest to distance ourselves from every anxiety, and thus begin to live in such a way as to constantly seek change for “the better.” There is a self-inflicted stress in such a life; a nervous movement toward some savored goal.

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Advent and Homesickness

December 11, 2020 by Deacon Frederick Bartels 1 Comment

Advent and homesickness

I’m sure you’re familiar with homesickness. Perhaps you, like me, feel a little homesick right now. Perhaps you, like me, feel as if you’re never really home, no matter where you go, no matter where you live.

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