The liturgical season of Lent can often become crowded and confused as we wrestle with what to give up and how to stay on track. But when we get down to the heart of it, Lent is about only one thing—growing deeper in our relationship with the Lord. The best way to come to know God is through prayer.
About a year ago, my cell phone rang in my pocket while I was in Tamale shopping for my mission, Christ the King parish in Gushiegu, Ghana, which was sixty-five miles away. The urgent call was from James, our catechist, who ... Read More
The crowd was ecstatic. There was cheering and dancing. Little children threw flowers at me, and people reached out for a handshake as I made my way to the welcome arch. This was the jubilant mood the day I arrived at Sacred Heart of Jesus parish ... Read More
Devotion to the Good Lord Jesus originated in Portugal. This image of Jesus depicts him scourged, wearing a red cloak, with his hands bound, a crown of thorns on his head, and a palm branch ... Read More
