Fasting. Weeping. Mourning. Almsgiving. Sin. Repentance. Prayer. These are the themes of Lent.

Fasting. Weeping. Mourning. Almsgiving. Sin. Repentance. Prayer. The themes of Lent sound dark and sad. They make us want to look away.

Growth in freedom requires the courage to become self-aware. It can be enough of a first step to recognize the things we do compulsively.

Mary’s life is dramatically interrupted by the visitation of an angel and a miraculous conception. What does God wish to conceive in me?

I’ve got some bad news, and I’ve got some good news. The bad news you already know, so don’t worry. Here's the good news.