I refer to Ash Wednesday as a Holy Day of INVITATION. An invitation is given from the Holy Spirit, acting through the Church, the Body of Christ, inviting us into forty days of prayer, repentance, fasting, interior house cleaning, conversion and charity. It is a time to begin anew, in the Lord.
Fasting
Lent, Fasting and Abstinence for Catholics Part 1
Many Catholics and other Christians have questions in terms of fasting and abstinence during Lent. Is fasting important? Is it required? Is it spiritually beneficial? And what’s abstinence all about?
3 Ways To Make Your Lent More Fruitful
Here are some simple suggestions anyone can put into practice to make their Lent more fruitful.
What Does It Mean to Fast and Abstain During the Season of Lent?
Fasting and abstinence offer many spiritual benefits. What does it mean to fast and abstain from flesh meat during the season of lent for Catholics? Is it beneficial? What’s involved? Are Catholics obligated to do these things?
Flipping the Script on Lent
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about flipping the script on Lent. The idea started in preparation for a presentation at work where I was sharing tips for networking.